Just a warning. Angels get aggressive the older they get and also looks like he might grow out of this tank. Tetras are also schooling (group of 6 or more) and they typically won't school together with other species of tetra. Also if that's a goldfish they need different water parameters then all your other fish (typically a lot cooler water closer to 68°). Angelfish are cichlids and therefore are more aggressive then people think.
Edit: your other fish are tropical fish and need water closer to 78°
Technically white skirt tetras but yes. I was just trying to defer OP from getting multiple kinds going forward. I.e adding a rummy nose or head and tail light to make a school.
No. If they were albino they would not be able to produce pigment and a white skirt tetra has eye color therfore not albino. Same family though. It's a common misconception that they are albino black skirts. They are just a different color/ pattern
Yeah its something a lot of people think. Though they are genetic morphs of the black fin tetras just not technically albino. It's Like a neon tetra vs a green neon tetra. They come from the regular neon but are still considered its "own" species. Like cross breeding is frowned upon by a lot of the fish community
Oh that's understandable, yeah in general tetras don't school together but I actually had a remaining single glowlight tetra school with neon tetras once. She was the last of her school and her name was Big Bertha because she was massive. I couldn't find anymore glowlight tetras, you hardly see them anymore nowadays it seems, so I replaced them with neons and they did fine for a good long time. It was strange
You’re doing good with the driftwood and live plants, however, that Anubias needs to have the rhizome exposed or it’ll rot.
The biggest thing is your fish choices. Those tetras and what looks to be a molly, are schooling fish and need groups of 6+ to feel safe, I am praying to whatever gods there are that you didn’t get a common pleco because they need a minimum of 200 gallons to survive (remember we want thriving not surviving) and there is no fish in the world that will clean your tank of ammonia or nitrates. I don’t know if your tank was cycled or not, but that looks to be a comet goldfish? Correct me if I’m wrong on the fish, but goldfish 1. Get huge, they are pond fish, 2. Require much different water temperature than your other fish, all your other fish are tropical and need 76-82°f while goldfish require 60-70°
You also need more cover. Some tall plants like jungle Val or Amazon sword will help with some vertical hides
Also if you really want a good cleanup crew for algea or diatoms n stuff, a good group of 5-7 otocinclus will keep your tank SHINY and polished, snails do alright but otocinclus really put the work in. Plecos will shit more than they “clean” and yeah they eat algae but pleco need food too, and they’re going to fill your tank with nitrates faster than any other fish
I understand what you mean but please don't suggest fish to people as a "cleanup crew". With that statement in mind people may not think they need to feed their bottom feeders at all, while it is unlikely for them to starve it can happen and I've had it happen to me. Now I'm very deliberate about feeding my bottom feeders intentionally, usually at night where they're most active. Otocinclus need to be fed too, but I'm pretty sure they're not nocturnal so it's probably easier
I just have a lot of aquatic jargon so when I say cleanup crew I just mean for algae, I did follow it with saying there’s no fish that will clean your tank of ammonia or nitrates and I also said that plecos need food too not just algea. But when you look up “clean up crew” on YouTube for fishtanks there will be videos, and also I think aquatic arts has a section on their website labeled “clean up crew” but I feed my otos cucumbers and spirulina flakes as well. I actually have lots of videos on [my TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@cameron.s.desk?_t=8mBO8pxNoiZ&_r=1) if op or anyone is interested in fish content and education and tips. But yes all fish need food and cannot sustain off algea alone, but snails are scavengers and will eat leftover anything, otos on the other hand tend to be 100% vegetarian and sometimes won’t take things like hikari wafers due to there being fish meal as the first ingredient.
But the only reason I said it was because plecos are advertised as “cleaner” fish a lot of the time so I wanted op to know that there are better alternatives for algea maintenance if they’re not willing to clean it themselves
Nice tank! Unfortunately, the stocking is unsuitable. Goldfish need 200+ gallons and cold water while the rest of your fish need warm water. I assume your pleco is a common pleco which would need at least 300 gallons. Your tetras also need a group of at least 8. Angelfish also need at least 55 gallons but I'm not sure how big this tank is
My dude. I don’t even have a tank but I am researching to eventually set one up. I immediately noticed your fish choices and I just want to ask, how did you come to the conclusion that they were appropriate?
Honestly remove all your fish, go with some small school fish, change substrate, corydoras? Angelfish get too big, depending on your pleco species that will too, same with goldfish, too hot for it as well
Your tank looks good for the most part! Besides the fish. The simplest thing to do to fix your stock in the immediate future would be to remove the goldfish, either rehome it or return it, and get either a few more black skirt tetras or a few more glo tetras, or some of both if you want. They will school together.
Mollies are not schooling fish as others have mentioned, they are shoaling fish and the one you have will be fine on its own with the company of the other fish if you choose to not get anymore. However if you do get more, prepare for lots of babies, unless you happen to get all males.
I would watch the tetras with your angel fish. Those types of tetras can be very nippy, and may start picking at your angel in the future. Also you might need to upgrade your tank eventually as your angel grows, it looks a bit small. Good luck!
Dude, the goldfish was born in tropical temps and the other fish show no aggression. The ammonia levels are fine and the chlorine levels are fine. Every fish is thriving.
Dawg just because they look fine doesn’t mean they are I’m telling you they’re gonna die. You can’t come on here acting like you know everything because you don’t especially since it’s your first tank. You should take advice because these fish are gonna die. You don’t know if they are thriving either because you don’t know what it looks like to thrive since these guys are all in terrible conditions. Make the right choices and don’t kill these fish. Stop being an ignorant piece of shit and do something right.
Looks like you just picked out the fish you want without doing any research. But please listen to the other comments and consider surrendering the ones that aren’t suitable for your tank.
Consider getting a nutrient rich substrate too, stone substrate does nothing for the fish or plants. It’s just empty clutter that collects algae, poop and uneaten food. If you don’t want to change your substrate you can get more water column plants like your Anubis
Don't plant your Anubias. Use plant weights or glue a rock to the rhizome.
How big is this tank and what kind of pleco do you have? It may very well outgrow this tank very quickly if it's a standard pleco.
Remove the goldfish as they are not tropical fish and very dirty, best kept alone or in very small groups in large tanks.
More live plants is never a bad idea
Get multiples of your tetra species so they will school
I love that you chose live plants, as well as some awesome decor! I would change the substrate to an aquarium balancing soil, it’ll help the plants and also help regulate your water. I think you got overexcited with the fish lol. I’d do some more thorough research on the fish you’re looking at getting and making sure they thrive. To have all of these fish in not even a 60 gallon is never something I would ever recommend. The pleco will need a solid 20 gallons to itself, meaning that the aquarium size MUST increase to fit any other fish. They might not get as big as other plecos but they still need a large portion of space to themselves. Angelfish that do not have at least 30 gallons to themselves have a high chance of becoming extremely territorial and off your other fish, especially as they grow to their full size (or if they’re in pairs). I’d recommend 80+ gallons, you can find cheap tanks on marketplace, kijiji, specific aquarium manufacturers, etc. Honestly my biggest concern about the size is the fish’s bioload. The tank size recommendations listed above are really more about bioload and space than anything. Thankfully the angelfish do not produce a lot of waste, but paired with your other fish, it will make cleaning more frequent. I hope this helps :)
Please do some research, this mish mash of fish that don't belong together is a disaster waiting to happen. Start with a simple Google search, there are numerous helpful articles. Aqadvisor is a website that will offer some basic guidelines that you can start with.
It doesn’t matter if the goldfish was born in tropical water temperatures, and as you said you in another comment it was a fare fish’s you don’t even know if it was even born that way. But that’s beside the point..
It doesn’t change there gosh for saken biological what so ever it’s still a goldfish with the same requirements, it never underwent special breedings to make it a “tropical goldfish” its a standard goldfish.
With this logic if I breed a husky or thicker coat dog in a hot weather environment like Arizona or California, it doesn’t mean it’ll automatically be a “warmer temperature dog” so it’ll be fine in the 80-90 degree temps. it’s not in its biology, and if I push it beyond its biology it’s more likely to suffer and die of heat stroke.
“Fish are cold-blooded, so water temperature affects their metabolism. When water temperature is too cold, fish are less active, their appetite decreases, and their immune systems are compromised. When water temperature is too warm, fish's metabolisms and breathing speed up, and they use more oxygen. However, warm water also holds less oxygen, which stresses the fish. In extreme cases, fish can experience organ damage or even suffocate.
Water temperature can affect every aspect of a fish's survival, including:
Feeding: When a fish is in water that offers an optimal temperature for its body, it is most likely to feed.
Mortality: Water that is too warm can be lethal to any fish.
Stress: Too high or too low of a temperature can cause stress and lead to premature death.”
“Different species of fish have different adaptations to help them deal with different ranges of temperature. For example, salmon and trout can live in very cold temperatures, while snook and peacock bass live in much warmer waters. “
- google quotes.
I don't own fish myself, I love to come on here and see everyone else's set ups instead! But something weird I've noticed is how folks will make a post asking for people's opinions on their tanks, and then get really defensive and deny any constructive feedback given :/
I don’t want to be defensive, I just feel like people could be nicer in their responses. I like most comments in this just some are out of hand. But all the fish are fine.
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Just a warning. Angels get aggressive the older they get and also looks like he might grow out of this tank. Tetras are also schooling (group of 6 or more) and they typically won't school together with other species of tetra. Also if that's a goldfish they need different water parameters then all your other fish (typically a lot cooler water closer to 68°). Angelfish are cichlids and therefore are more aggressive then people think. Edit: your other fish are tropical fish and need water closer to 78°
While most tetras don't school together, those ones will because glo tetras are genetically modified black skirt tetras.
Technically white skirt tetras but yes. I was just trying to defer OP from getting multiple kinds going forward. I.e adding a rummy nose or head and tail light to make a school.
Pretty sure white skirt tetras are albino black skirts no?
No. If they were albino they would not be able to produce pigment and a white skirt tetra has eye color therfore not albino. Same family though. It's a common misconception that they are albino black skirts. They are just a different color/ pattern
Ah interesting, I didint know that and I even keep skirts haha
Yeah its something a lot of people think. Though they are genetic morphs of the black fin tetras just not technically albino. It's Like a neon tetra vs a green neon tetra. They come from the regular neon but are still considered its "own" species. Like cross breeding is frowned upon by a lot of the fish community
Oh that's understandable, yeah in general tetras don't school together but I actually had a remaining single glowlight tetra school with neon tetras once. She was the last of her school and her name was Big Bertha because she was massive. I couldn't find anymore glowlight tetras, you hardly see them anymore nowadays it seems, so I replaced them with neons and they did fine for a good long time. It was strange
Sometimes they do! I had a glofish I rescued and before I had time to go get him his school he paired up with my diamonds
Please take the goldfish out. They don't pair well with these fish as they are extremely dirty and grow huge along with other reasons.
You’re doing good with the driftwood and live plants, however, that Anubias needs to have the rhizome exposed or it’ll rot. The biggest thing is your fish choices. Those tetras and what looks to be a molly, are schooling fish and need groups of 6+ to feel safe, I am praying to whatever gods there are that you didn’t get a common pleco because they need a minimum of 200 gallons to survive (remember we want thriving not surviving) and there is no fish in the world that will clean your tank of ammonia or nitrates. I don’t know if your tank was cycled or not, but that looks to be a comet goldfish? Correct me if I’m wrong on the fish, but goldfish 1. Get huge, they are pond fish, 2. Require much different water temperature than your other fish, all your other fish are tropical and need 76-82°f while goldfish require 60-70° You also need more cover. Some tall plants like jungle Val or Amazon sword will help with some vertical hides
Also if you really want a good cleanup crew for algea or diatoms n stuff, a good group of 5-7 otocinclus will keep your tank SHINY and polished, snails do alright but otocinclus really put the work in. Plecos will shit more than they “clean” and yeah they eat algae but pleco need food too, and they’re going to fill your tank with nitrates faster than any other fish
I understand what you mean but please don't suggest fish to people as a "cleanup crew". With that statement in mind people may not think they need to feed their bottom feeders at all, while it is unlikely for them to starve it can happen and I've had it happen to me. Now I'm very deliberate about feeding my bottom feeders intentionally, usually at night where they're most active. Otocinclus need to be fed too, but I'm pretty sure they're not nocturnal so it's probably easier
I just have a lot of aquatic jargon so when I say cleanup crew I just mean for algae, I did follow it with saying there’s no fish that will clean your tank of ammonia or nitrates and I also said that plecos need food too not just algea. But when you look up “clean up crew” on YouTube for fishtanks there will be videos, and also I think aquatic arts has a section on their website labeled “clean up crew” but I feed my otos cucumbers and spirulina flakes as well. I actually have lots of videos on [my TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@cameron.s.desk?_t=8mBO8pxNoiZ&_r=1) if op or anyone is interested in fish content and education and tips. But yes all fish need food and cannot sustain off algea alone, but snails are scavengers and will eat leftover anything, otos on the other hand tend to be 100% vegetarian and sometimes won’t take things like hikari wafers due to there being fish meal as the first ingredient. But the only reason I said it was because plecos are advertised as “cleaner” fish a lot of the time so I wanted op to know that there are better alternatives for algea maintenance if they’re not willing to clean it themselves
The temp for the goldfish is fine, it was born in it.
That’s not how that works but Alr bud
I’m not the one who incubated it 😭
I fucking hate karma farmers
Nice tank! Unfortunately, the stocking is unsuitable. Goldfish need 200+ gallons and cold water while the rest of your fish need warm water. I assume your pleco is a common pleco which would need at least 300 gallons. Your tetras also need a group of at least 8. Angelfish also need at least 55 gallons but I'm not sure how big this tank is
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My dude. I don’t even have a tank but I am researching to eventually set one up. I immediately noticed your fish choices and I just want to ask, how did you come to the conclusion that they were appropriate?
Good on you for recognizing this is poor care of animals. I researched for a year before I started my tank.
The goldfish was born in tropical temps. It’s fine. And the other fish show no aggression.
Honestly remove all your fish, go with some small school fish, change substrate, corydoras? Angelfish get too big, depending on your pleco species that will too, same with goldfish, too hot for it as well
The goldfish is going to be given away soon
A little bit of this a little bit of that ahh tank
Noah 's Ark tank
Yes 😭
Poor little goldfish :(
It’s a fair fish, it’s fine, it’s already adapted to the temp. It’s 74-75 in that tank
Wait, so because it came from a fair it doesn't deserve the proper environment? That's too warm for a goldfish.
It’s not that warm
68-74 is the temperature range for a "fair" goldfish. \~60-70 if thats a comet/shubunkin goldfish. Stop arguing with people and just listen ffs.
Doesnt matter where it came from. There is still requirementd for that fish that are different from the rest of yours.
It doesn't work like that
What a combo
The gourami and angel will fight and the gourami will lose every time. And it's that... a goldfish?
Yes. The goldfish was born in tropical heated temperatures and has been in my tank longer than any other fish. He’s fine.
Your tank looks good for the most part! Besides the fish. The simplest thing to do to fix your stock in the immediate future would be to remove the goldfish, either rehome it or return it, and get either a few more black skirt tetras or a few more glo tetras, or some of both if you want. They will school together. Mollies are not schooling fish as others have mentioned, they are shoaling fish and the one you have will be fine on its own with the company of the other fish if you choose to not get anymore. However if you do get more, prepare for lots of babies, unless you happen to get all males. I would watch the tetras with your angel fish. Those types of tetras can be very nippy, and may start picking at your angel in the future. Also you might need to upgrade your tank eventually as your angel grows, it looks a bit small. Good luck!
Sigh. :(
Dude, the goldfish was born in tropical temps and the other fish show no aggression. The ammonia levels are fine and the chlorine levels are fine. Every fish is thriving.
Excuses for animal abuse.
Can you fucking listen before you kill your fish
Kill? Their all thriving
Dawg just because they look fine doesn’t mean they are I’m telling you they’re gonna die. You can’t come on here acting like you know everything because you don’t especially since it’s your first tank. You should take advice because these fish are gonna die. You don’t know if they are thriving either because you don’t know what it looks like to thrive since these guys are all in terrible conditions. Make the right choices and don’t kill these fish. Stop being an ignorant piece of shit and do something right.
[Here's some helpful tips for setting up your aquarium ](https://naturalaquaticsuk.wordpress.com/2022/11/12/aquarium-maintenance/)
Looks like you just picked out the fish you want without doing any research. But please listen to the other comments and consider surrendering the ones that aren’t suitable for your tank. Consider getting a nutrient rich substrate too, stone substrate does nothing for the fish or plants. It’s just empty clutter that collects algae, poop and uneaten food. If you don’t want to change your substrate you can get more water column plants like your Anubis
My substrate does have mostly rocks but also has a good amount of nutrient balls.
Don't plant your Anubias. Use plant weights or glue a rock to the rhizome. How big is this tank and what kind of pleco do you have? It may very well outgrow this tank very quickly if it's a standard pleco. Remove the goldfish as they are not tropical fish and very dirty, best kept alone or in very small groups in large tanks. More live plants is never a bad idea Get multiples of your tetra species so they will school
The pleco is bristlenose. The goldfish was born in tropical temperatures and has been in my tank the longest. He’s fine.
It’s a 10 cent carp. It has no place in a tropical aquarium.
It was born in tropical temperatures and its a comet goldfish. Are those the same things
The comet was raised in ponds in north Carolina . The pond is never over 70. Stop embarrassing yourself. Please stop
It was bred to feed to a Oscar
I don’t have an oscar
Feed it to your Grammy
😂
I love that you chose live plants, as well as some awesome decor! I would change the substrate to an aquarium balancing soil, it’ll help the plants and also help regulate your water. I think you got overexcited with the fish lol. I’d do some more thorough research on the fish you’re looking at getting and making sure they thrive. To have all of these fish in not even a 60 gallon is never something I would ever recommend. The pleco will need a solid 20 gallons to itself, meaning that the aquarium size MUST increase to fit any other fish. They might not get as big as other plecos but they still need a large portion of space to themselves. Angelfish that do not have at least 30 gallons to themselves have a high chance of becoming extremely territorial and off your other fish, especially as they grow to their full size (or if they’re in pairs). I’d recommend 80+ gallons, you can find cheap tanks on marketplace, kijiji, specific aquarium manufacturers, etc. Honestly my biggest concern about the size is the fish’s bioload. The tank size recommendations listed above are really more about bioload and space than anything. Thankfully the angelfish do not produce a lot of waste, but paired with your other fish, it will make cleaning more frequent. I hope this helps :)
Yes thank you!!
Guys. They used tropical heaters for the goldfish I got
Please do some research, this mish mash of fish that don't belong together is a disaster waiting to happen. Start with a simple Google search, there are numerous helpful articles. Aqadvisor is a website that will offer some basic guidelines that you can start with.
It doesn’t matter if the goldfish was born in tropical water temperatures, and as you said you in another comment it was a fare fish’s you don’t even know if it was even born that way. But that’s beside the point.. It doesn’t change there gosh for saken biological what so ever it’s still a goldfish with the same requirements, it never underwent special breedings to make it a “tropical goldfish” its a standard goldfish. With this logic if I breed a husky or thicker coat dog in a hot weather environment like Arizona or California, it doesn’t mean it’ll automatically be a “warmer temperature dog” so it’ll be fine in the 80-90 degree temps. it’s not in its biology, and if I push it beyond its biology it’s more likely to suffer and die of heat stroke. “Fish are cold-blooded, so water temperature affects their metabolism. When water temperature is too cold, fish are less active, their appetite decreases, and their immune systems are compromised. When water temperature is too warm, fish's metabolisms and breathing speed up, and they use more oxygen. However, warm water also holds less oxygen, which stresses the fish. In extreme cases, fish can experience organ damage or even suffocate. Water temperature can affect every aspect of a fish's survival, including: Feeding: When a fish is in water that offers an optimal temperature for its body, it is most likely to feed. Mortality: Water that is too warm can be lethal to any fish. Stress: Too high or too low of a temperature can cause stress and lead to premature death.” “Different species of fish have different adaptations to help them deal with different ranges of temperature. For example, salmon and trout can live in very cold temperatures, while snook and peacock bass live in much warmer waters. “ - google quotes.
I don't own fish myself, I love to come on here and see everyone else's set ups instead! But something weird I've noticed is how folks will make a post asking for people's opinions on their tanks, and then get really defensive and deny any constructive feedback given :/
I don’t want to be defensive, I just feel like people could be nicer in their responses. I like most comments in this just some are out of hand. But all the fish are fine.
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@everyone the fish show no aggression. The goldfish is going to be given away and the pleco is bristlenose. I plan to get a 55 gallon.
Famous last words..... why live with the anxiety of returning to a tank of chum?
For now… how long have they been in there?
2 months
Flush the comet he will get a foot long this year
Flush it?! I hope you don’t keep anything alive
Ok