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What fish can safely live with my goldfish in a home aquarium?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

What can be kept with goldfish?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on June 11th, 2018

Goldfish are cold water fish and do best between 65F and 72F. You'll need to find fish that can tolerate similar water temperatures. Loaches and White Cloud Mountain Minnows are commonly kept with goldfish. Zebra Danios and Rosy Barbs are also common tank mates.

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