Plants For Goldfish Tank, General Plant Tips

HI again Fishlore, how do I Pothos plant or Creeping Jenny my 40 gallon for my Ryukin, I don't know if there are certain no no's or tips since I'm such a beginner with plants, I know people use Creeping Jenny in ponds but can it be grown inside with any luck? Can I just steal it from outside if I wash it really well? Should I just go with a Pothos? The idea is appealing because it can wind up the rack and sit outside the 20 gallon long betta tank that's above the goldfish tank. Where do I get these plants, especially if I want a more unique looking one, do I have to do that thing where I grow it in a cup for awhile?
Also,
(((Any other plant suggestions?)))
(((Why is my java fern dying)))

Guide me please, throw the spaghettI at the wall my friends

Thanks, Marly

 

What about anubias? They are very easy to grow, and have thick leaves that goldfish can't bite through.

 

What about anubias? They are very easy to grow, and have thick leaves that goldfish can't bite through.

I'm confident he wouldn't be able to bite through an anubias, I'm mostly asking about plants I can grow floating or inside the HOB filter, maybe someday I'll get the guts to order a bigger variety of anubias for him! His tank is barebones

 

I have no experience with the plants you’re asking about, but the only floating plants that do well with my goldfish are water sprite. The Amazon frogbit and duckweed get eaten faster than they can produce. My Common will even tear apart my Java fern and anubias.

 

They sell pothos at Lowe’s or Home Depot. Often have different varieties-Get a hanging one with long trailing stems. Cut some long ones. Remove about three leaves from base and stick into the water- done! Should have about three leaf nodes (where you removed the leaves) under water for best success. My stems grow a new leaf each week. Goldie’s love to nibble algae off of roots and keep them clean. Keep potted plant for future use. I am not sure about creeping Jenny but just bought some! I stuck some cuttings in a glass of water and it rooted so I think same method should apply. I also have basil growing well in a plastic in-sink sponge holder with my goldfish.

 

HI again Fishlore, how do I Pothos plant or Creeping Jenny my 40 gallon for my Ryukin, I don't know if there are certain no no's or tips since I'm such a beginner with plants, I know people use Creeping Jenny in ponds but can it be grown inside with any luck? Can I just steal it from outside if I wash it really well? Should I just go with a Pothos? The idea is appealing because it can wind up the rack and sit outside the 20 gallon long betta tank that's above the goldfish tank. Where do I get these plants, especially if I want a more unique looking one, do I have to do that thing where I grow it in a cup for awhile?
Also,
(((Any other plant suggestions?)))
(((Why is my java fern dying)))

Guide me please, throw the spaghettI at the wall my friends

Thanks, Marly

Hello Fresh...

Plant matter is a good supplement to your Goldfish's diet. I keep Orandas, Vailtails, Calicos, Comets and some others. They like Anacharis (Elodea), Hornwort, Water sprite and Creeping Jenny. I just drop individual stems of these plants into the tank. They grow just floating and close to the light source. House plants don't grow well in colder water, because they're subtropical and need warmer water. They'll grow better in a tank with a heater, like in tropical fish tanks. I do have house plants growing in my tropical fish tanks. If you go with this type of tank, you need to put an airstone under the roots. The plant won't grow unless the roots get a constant supply of oxygen. If you need help, just post your question.

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I have tons of house plants growing out of all my no-heater tanks. Pothos don’t need airstones under the roots but many other houseplants do best near a filter outflow or air stone to oxygenate the roots. I’ve found that growth is mainly limited by light on emergent leaves in my tanks. Occasionally I add some flourish. I throw any plants in that I can get to root from cuttings (even from the yard) and have never had a problem with the fish

 

I have no experience with the plants you’re asking about, but the only floating plants that do well with my goldfish are water sprite. The Amazon frogbit and duckweed get eaten faster than they can produce. My Common will even tear apart my Java fern and anubias.

I've seen mine do some terrible work on soft spinach leaves, so I've always been a little wary to trust him with any plants lol I'm actually low on duckweed because of him

They sell pothos at Lowe’s or Home Depot. Often have different varieties-Get a hanging one with long trailing stems. Cut some long ones. Remove about three leaves from base and stick into the water- done! Should have about three leaf nodes (where you removed the leaves) under water for best success. My stems grow a new leaf each week. Goldie’s love to nibble algae off of roots and keep them clean. Keep potted plant for future use. I am not sure about creeping Jenny but just bought some! I stuck some cuttings in a glass of water and it rooted so I think same method should apply. I also have basil growing well in a plastic in-sink sponge holder with my goldfish.

Awesome! Thanks for the advice, I'm definitely going to pull some of the creeping Jenny from the yard to try, it's just so pretty and we have the golden variety as well. But I am most confident about the Pothos, I'm hoping it'll work with the roots stuck right in the tank for him to clean. Maybe I'll use this thread for updates as well

Hello Fresh...

Plant matter is a good supplement to your Goldfish's diet. I keep Orandas, Vailtails, Calicos, Comets and some others. They like Anacharis (Elodea), Hornwort, Water sprite and Creeping Jenny. I just drop individual stems of these plants into the tank. They grow just floating and close to the light source. House plants don't grow well in colder water, because they're subtropical and need warmer water. They'll grow better in a tank with a heater, like in tropical fish tanks. I do have house plants growing in my tropical fish tanks. If you go with this type of tank, you need to put an airstone under the roots. The plant won't grow unless the roots get a constant supply of oxygen. If you need help, just post your question.

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Thanks for the help, I need all the info I can get. I ordered some hornwort once not knowing it would basically explode in my tropical tank lol what a mess! I didn't have my goldfish at the time but now the idea is kind of appealing because I like the plant so much. The hornwort did come covered in little water bugs that freaked me out, but I'm pretty sure they were harmless, could've been good live food

 

I have tons of house plants growing out of all my no-heater tanks. Pothos don’t need airstones under the roots but many other houseplants do best near a filter outflow or air stone to oxygenate the roots. I’ve found that growth is mainly limited by light on emergent leaves in my tanks. Occasionally I add some flourish. I throw any plants in that I can get to root from cuttings (even from the yard) and have never had a problem with the fish

Hello rain...

I think you'll find warmer water and airstones work wonders on house plants that are immersed in tank water. Attached is a picture of a 60 gallon with a couple of house plants. The growth is much better in a tropical tank with air being pumped through the root system. No added fertilizers are needed as long as you feed the fish a balanced diet.

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Hello rain...

I think you'll find warmer water and airstones work wonders on house plants that are immersed in tank water. Attached is a picture of a 60 gallon with a couple of house plants. The growth is much better in a tropical tank with air being pumped through the root system. No added fertilizers are needed as long as you feed the fish a balanced diet.

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Nice, what plants are those?

 

Nice, what plants are those?

Hello...

These are Chinese evergreen or "Aglaonema". There are several varieties. These are Gemini. The plants get quite large. This is an older photo. The plants now are even bigger. I keep these plants in several of my tanks to keep the nitrates low.

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Those plants are really beautiful, I'm really really new to plants so this summer has really been my first try at seeing if I have any kind of a green thumb. I started a successful succulent garden so I've been a lot more confident. I've recently fallen head over heels for subwassertang and I want to get it huge like I've seen in some peoples tanks #goals

 

Hello...

These are Chinese evergreen or "Aglaonema". There are several varieties. These are Gemini. The plants get quite large. This is an older photo. The plants now are even bigger. I keep these plants in several of my tanks to keep the nitrates low.

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What are you using for planters?

 

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HI again Fishlore, how do I Pothos plant or Creeping Jenny my 40 gallon for my Ryukin, I don't know if there are certain no no's or tips since I'm such a beginner with plants, I know people use Creeping Jenny in ponds but can it be grown inside with any luck? Can I just steal it from outside if I wash it really well? Should I just go with a Pothos? The idea is appealing because it can wind up the rack and sit outside the 20 gallon long betta tank that's above the goldfish tank. Where do I get these plants, especially if I want a more unique looking one, do I have to do that thing where I grow it in a cup for awhile?
Also,
(((Any other plant suggestions?)))
(((Why is my java fern dying)))

Guide me please, throw the spaghettI at the wall my friends

Thanks, Marly

I have creeping jenny in with my common goldfish and it's doing fine. The only problem I ever have is he likes to pull it out of the substrate but otherwise it grows very fast and hasn't had any problems after it finished melting.

 

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I have creeping jenny in with my common goldfish and it's doing fine. The only problem I ever have is he likes to pull it out of the substrate but otherwise it grows very fast and hasn't had any problems after it finished melting.

Do you think I could grow it ok out of the HOB?? Maybe it could drape into the water and down the side a bit, I like the look it gives in my head but I literally have no idea! Also cute! I love a misbehaving goldfish

 

Do you think I could grow it ok out of the HOB?? Maybe it could drape into the water and down the side a bit, I like the look it gives in my head but I literally have no idea! Also cute! I love a misbehaving goldfish

The only problems I could see is it affecting the water output and maybe clogging the system since it grows pretty quickly? Also finding a way to keep it in the filter might be hard. I've never tried/heard of that, but creeping jenny is pretty hardy and I feel like as long as you keep an eye on it that could be fine. But I'm no plant expert there's a reason I only have hardy plants in my tank

 

The only problems I could see is it affecting the water output and maybe clogging the system since it grows pretty quickly? Also finding a way to keep it in the filter might be hard. I've never tried/heard of that, but creeping jenny is pretty hardy and I feel like as long as you keep an eye on it that could be fine. But I'm no plant expert there's a reason I only have hardy plants in my tank

Guess I'll just have to go for it?? And yeah I only have bomb proof plants as well, planted tanks are quiet the learning curve

 

What are you using for planters?

rain...

The planters are just plastic bathroom tubs for toiletries. I filled the tubs with lava rock to support the plants. The rock is a great place for bacteria to grow. The bacteria uses the dissolved waste material from the fish when the plants rest at night.

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