Goldfish and Tinfoil Barbs

InsaneIchthyology

I have a 30 gal with two tinfoil barbs in it currently and would it be okay to put a fancy Goldfish in with them?

Byron

No for two reasons. First, mixing tropicals and Goldfish is not advisable except for a very few exceptions. But much more importantly, you don't have space in a 30g for Goldfish and the existing barb are themselves in trouble.

You do realize that Tinfoil Barb attain 14 inches? And it should be in a group. A 6-foot or 200g tank is required. Click the name for the profile.

Byron.

thekoimaiden

Aside from the tank issue, I would say no just on the water parameters. Tinfoil Barb like soft, acidic (below 7) water, and Goldfish need hard, basic water (above 7.2). So get a large tank for the Goldfish and a massive tank for the Tinfoil Barb! lol planning on starting your own public aquarium?

InsaneIchthyology

Public aquarium? Maybe someday :) lol
Thanks for the heads up though, I won't put them together