Fancy Goldfish
Fancy Goldfish
Can they live together?
Fancy Goldfish and Guppy compatibility
Compare their preferred water conditions and basic behavior.
Guppy
Guppy
Not recommended
The recommended temperature ranges do not overlap.
- Species-specific care guidance does not recommend this combination.
Checked for 1 Fancy Goldfish and 3 Guppy in a 76 L aquarium.
Shared environment
Recommended temperature
No shared temperature range
Recommended pH
7.2 ~ 7.8
Suggested group sizes
Fancy Goldfish: at least 1
Guppy: at least 3
Together they need at least 76 L and about 75 cm of length.
Check that your aquarium is large enough for both species.
Side by side
| Item | Fancy Goldfish | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Average adult size | about 20 cm (large) | about 6 cm (small) |
| Recommended temperature | 18~21°C | 23~27°C |
| Recommended pH | 6.8~7.8 | 7.2~8.2 |
| Water hardness | Medium hardness | Medium hardness |
| Minimum aquarium | 76 L, about 75 cm long | 38 L, about 45 cm long |
| Group size | single is fine | at least 3 |
| Temperament | Gentle | Gentle |
| Social behavior | Can be kept alone or in a group | Social |
| Swimming zone | middle & bottom | upper & middle |
| Activity level | Moderate | High |
| Waste level | Very high | Moderate |
| With shrimp | adults not recommended, babies not recommended | adults use caution, babies not recommended |
| Beginner level | 3/5 | 5/5 |
팬시 금붕어와 구피 합사에 필요한 용품
- 걸이식 여과기 쿠팡에서 보기최소 76L 어항에 맞는 여과기예요.
- 어항 수질 테스트기 쿠팡에서 보기공통 pH 7.2~7.8를 확인할 때 써요.
- 금붕어 사료 쿠팡에서 보기금붕어 전용 사료예요.
- 열대어 사료 쿠팡에서 보기구피에게 주는 일반 열대어 사료예요.
- 어항 뚜껑 쿠팡에서 보기한쪽이 뛰어오를 수 있어 뚜껑을 권장해요.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Fancy Goldfish and Guppy live together?
Planner result: Not recommended. The recommended temperature ranges do not overlap. Species-specific care guidance does not recommend this combination.
What water conditions suit both Fancy Goldfish and Guppy?
Their planner ranges do not overlap (Fancy Goldfish: 18~21°C, pH 6.8~7.8; Guppy: 23~27°C, pH 7.2~8.2), so one of them would be kept outside its recommended range.
How big should an aquarium for Fancy Goldfish and Guppy be?
At least 76 L and about 75 cm long, the larger of the two minimums (Fancy Goldfish: 76 L, Guppy: 38 L). Group sizes add to the bioload, so bigger is safer.
How many Fancy Goldfish and Guppy should I keep?
Fancy Goldfish: can be kept singly (can be kept alone or in a group). Guppy: at least 3 (social).
Do Fancy Goldfish and Guppy have similar temperaments?
Fancy Goldfish is gentle and swims in the middle & bottom; Guppy is gentle and swims in the upper & middle. Activity: moderate vs high.
Sources & review
Each species' values are cross-checked against the references below and normalized into the planner's own ranges; the verdict comes from the planner's published rules. No text or images are copied.
Fancy Goldfish
- Aquarium Co-Op practical reference
- Aquarium Co-Op practical reference
- GBIF taxonomy search
- Seriously Fish care reference (search)
- Aquarium Co-Op practical reference (search)
Guppy
This is a guide. Individual behavior and aquarium conditions can change the outcome.