What cold water fish should i get ?

Question

well i am aloud 2 fish and there going to be cold water. I really want a lionhead which i am going to have but what other? Please help and you could also sugest any names. thank you

Lotty x

Answer 1

what sized tank

fancy goldfish need 20 gallons or the first and 10 for each additional

comet/common/feeder goldfish need 50 gallons or the first and 20 for each additional

they can grow over a foot

if you cant meet the needs of goldfish i recommend you choose another coldwater fish

leopard fish are cool they are a coldwater livebearing fish 2 gallons each is fine

or

a school of white cloud mountain minnows (wcmm) would be cool

but you need a school of atleast 6 and i know you are only allowed (not aloud) 2 fish

1.5 gallons each is suitable for wcmm but a long tank is a good idea

Answer 2

aloud two fish? i think you mean allowed....anyway I'd go with tuna fish

Answer 3

Well, I want to let you know you need  a 30 gallon tank since it sounds like you are looking for a low mantinance pet. The minimum ammunt of coldwater, amall fish you can get are 3 white cloud minnows since they are schooling fish. A beta can do ok without a heater, but it is easyer to get a hydro mini 7.5 watt heater and give the betta a little 2 gallon tank. Much better choice than a goldfish!=)

Answer 4

It depends on the size of your tank.  I recommend at least a 5 gallon tank.  A paradise fish would be excellent.  They are beautiful and thrive in cool water.  

Two might be a bit difficult, and should be male and female only.  However, I'd suggest just one male.  One of them is worth 2 or more other types (cold water) any day.

You could add the Otocinclus as a tankmate.

A couple male guppies would do nicely.

Dojo loaches do well in cold water, but can grow up to 13" so would need a 15-20 gallon tank.

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