10x Assorted Fantail Goldfish

10 x Assorted Fantail

Fantail Goldfish is one of the world's most popular and readily available fish. Coming in hundreds if not thousands of color variations and are at times one of the first fish that new aquarists start with. However, after most aquarists grow in their hobby the fantails can often be forgotten but they are wonderful, active, and bright fish. fantails are different from most other goldfish as they are much smaller growing in comparison to the common comet goldfish. This pack of 10 is perfect for ponds or large aquariums and tailored to those who want to add a popping school of colorful Coldwater tolerant fish. fantails and goldfish in general are great algae eaters and will make a fantastic addition to outdoor ponds as they will readily graze and eat any algae which can proficiently grow in outdoor ponds. they can also be year-round outside providing the pond depth is below any present frontline. Fantails get even better because they are filled with personality and having a beautiful school of 10 fantails is bound to give hours of fun when feeding and keeping these fish in general. They are surprisingly smart contrary to popular belief and can easily identify their owners, come up to the surface during feeding and act like energy-filled water puppies. Though goldfish is not exactly a great beginner fish due to their size and at times messy habits this pack is great for those who have power setups to house these fish are wanting to have some fun or maybe even get their kids more interested in keeping a pet or be more active. And having 10 different, individual, cute goldfish is great as kids can name, identify their personalities they and the list continues. The fantails max out at around 15 cm and are actually not found naturally in the wild as they are selectively bred fish for the captive environment.

Tank Recommendations for fantail goldfish.

The fantail goldfish can get fairly big at 15 cm meaning that an individual fantail would need around 75 liters (20 gallons) however for this pack of ten a tank that is at least 500 liters (130) gallons is best. Around 4-5 feet should be the minimum width and the tank should have relatively good filtration. The thing to note however with fantail goldfish is that though they have stunning fins, they are actually not the best swimmers so a slower flow is better. both in a pond or aquarium, a sand substrate is best as fantails will actively sift through the sand and smooth river stones can be added for further decoration. Sharp materials should be avoided in the aquarium-like pointy driftwood as fantail goldfish can easily get injured by them.

Suitable Tank Buddies

Fantails are a great fish as they not aggressive in the slightest and can be kept with tank mates. Common tank mates they can be kept with are active and small coldwater tolerant fish. The goldfish however might eat fry produced by these smaller fish however they will be perfectly fine with adults. Fin nipping species however should be avoided entirely as they will make short work of the flowing fins of the goldfish.

Usually Compatible

Medaka icefish, paradise fish, giant danios, zebra danio, White Cloud Mountain minnows

Sometimes Compatible

Species which can be fin nippers like rosy barbs and also tropical species such as angelfish, dwarf cichlids, mollies, and species of a similar sort. These goldfish can be perfectly kept in tropical water these tropical fish listed may not have the same habitat requirements as the fantails or may outcompete goldfish.

Rarely Compatible

Larger cichlids and fish which have a mouth large such as Oscars, jaguar cichlids, and shrimp should also be avoided as fantails will eat shrimp in an instant.

Feeding your fantails

Feeding 10 fantails should be a breeze, they should immediately take to any aquarium food practically in 24 hours of being added to their new home. Having other fantails as well will really cost their confidence making them an almost ravenous pack when feeding (all friendly though). Slow-sinking foods would be best as fantails have been known to at times get swim bladder issues after frantically gulping for food at the surface. Good quality pellets or flakes which are rich in algae or spirulina content are best to suit their herbivorous diet.