What Is The BEST Substrate For Goldfish?

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In this video I talk about goldfish substrate. Are you trying to decide what kind of substrate to get for your goldfish? Which do I like better gravel or sand? Or maybe no substrate? Maybe you want a good carpeting plant? Well in this video I talk about all these substrate. If goldfish substrate is something that interests you then consider watching this video!
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[@katherinemb5]

Gravel: WORST substrate! Sand: FAVORITE substrate! Carpeting plants: BAD substrate! No substrate: HEALTHIEST substrate!

[@georgiana6598]

Do I have to wash my newly bought sand before adding it?

[@whateverwhenever_9987]

Which black sand do you use?

[@TomsCornerph]

I have a white silica sand on one tank and black sand on two other. I think black looks better and cleaner. I have ranchus btw.

[@BrittaneyWallis]

My nephew won a goldfish at a fair. He has no idea how to take care of a fish. I HAVE NO CLUE EITHER. I plan on getting a bigger tank than this bug box thing. Also the fish is missing one fin. Otherwise it's healthy. I am stuck taking care of it so I need advice.

[@jamesonvallota9651]

Good day sir for my fancy gold fish i use river sand😊😊😊

[@ruizhu1520]

My sand is too fine and it always attach to my fish's body, is that ok?

[@marcobracciale5187]

How much is the granulometry of this sand?

[@gavinlowery2132]

What did you use for your background and how did you do it?

[@Aquariumswithty]

It is a built in black acrylic panel for an internal sump

[@brandonyap5356]

One question, I have very small gravel in my tank now for goldfishes but after some time I notice that one of my goldfishes is having this red spot around the body and I’m wondering is it some bacterial that has been in the gravel for sometime and is adding up over time…can you please advice

[@ansnfbsknanssshshbsnsndnd5438]

Ammonia poisoning or red pest disease

[@SH-lr9nv]

I use a bare bottom tank

[@vishalnaik3423]

Orange goldfish making one redcap stressful here.....she might have died due to dropsy or sbd

[@carterwale8362]

You think you could do a video on honey Gouramis the past 2 I’ve had have passed all my levels are right and temp they just lay on the bottom and die

[@Aquariumswithty]

Yes this will be within my next couple videos I’d like to help you out

[@carterwale8362]

Aquariums With Ty, I appreciate it thank you!

[@Aquariumswithty]

Anytime

[@amandatuner4677]

I’ve seen recently some breeders don’t have any substrate at all,but allow a lush carpet of green algae to grow on the bottom ,it looks interesting.

[@Aquariumswithty]

Haha I have seen that too I forgot to include that in the video! Not the type of carpet I was talking about though. I actually do that on some parts of my aquarium too

[@kiikz]

I'd like to really thank you for this video, specifically them eating the sand! I just rescued a 4" oranda after only ever having 2" small guys, I'd had gravel in my tank but replaced it with sand after reading her size may swallow the pebbles then saw her taking mouthfuls of the sand! I was worried so definitely thank you!

[@Aquariumswithty]

Glad I could help!

[@howudoin135]

I’m sorry this is totally unrelated, but can I just say you are absolutely adorable and have the most relaxing voice!

[@Aquariumswithty]

I actually get that a lot about my voice! Haha. Idk about adorable though I’m a 31 year old balding dude hahahahhaha

[@howudoin135]

Aquariums With Ty Well whatever you wanna call it, all I see is a very handsome man! ❤️ ....and thank you for your videos, they’ve helped me a lot with my new Oranda!

[@Nine-Signs]

To my mind, you need a substrate, for the sake of the goldfish. I get people don't think of goldish in any emotional way and neither did I but I was given a goldfish 7 years ago and this little bastard knows tricks. One of his favourites is sucking up water and firing it at his lid to let me know he's hungry, usually late at night just before bed. Memory of a goldfish indeed.

[@MyLifeInTheDesert]

You’re so right. I think it helps with boredom. I have found goldfish to be quite smart.

[@daniellefunk8991]

thanks for making this video! i just changed my substrate to sand and i was kinda worried the goldfish would suck up sand all of the time and the sand would get impacted in their guts. Im so glad to find out that that doesnt happen! I have a goldfish just like the gold one you have in this video! I love my goldies, theyre my fav kind of fish! they remind me of puppies lol, they beg for their food and they are just so cute! I love em!

[@PiFron]

Same here I have the exact color and size of this one I’m happy I made the choice I did I was worried at first when I saw him start moving the sand around but I heard that that’s what they like to do and it was healthier for them

[@rolandrees6965]

In my totes, I breed my Comets, therefore I use 55gal totes. I have one gravel; one bare; three sand. The gravel is by far the most work. And always, always when I'm done with water changes looks like should redo it. I like sand. I feel it works for my set up. Which is important to note: what works for me might not work very well for another keeper. I try to keep them clean, which makes me happy, and I watch them grow.

[@Aquariumswithty]

Sand is the best it’s hard for me to switch away from it

[@sahar1usa]

which brand is this sand? I read about Stoney River White Aquatic Sand Freshwater and Marine Aquariums that had a recall and killed goldfish so be aware of this one

[@ronstrocity]

What brand of sand and grain size do you use for your goldfish?

[@sasquatchphil89]

Beautiful FIsh man!!! I Keep my Sons koi With a Glass bottom!

[@wavinggaming92]

Can i use Fluval Bio-Stratum for my Goldfish

[@kokoajay5540]

what brand of sand do you recommend for goldfish

[@fbetulcetin]

Hi With Ty, thank you for this great video. What would be the minimum size of the sand? Do you think that JBL Sansibar White 0.1-0.4 mm is good for goldfish? Thank you.

[@giantasiansticker8068]

I like oranda bc they are cheaper than flower horns and look just as good as flower horns

[@Taichientaoyin]

Have mine with white sand planted aquarium.my little devils do eat and dig up my plants here and there but I notice they do like plants. It makes them happier and plants help me with my nitrites levels.

[@Aquariumswithty]

Ya I had hornwart floating but I never showed it

[@kevinwilcox1835]

You say how you put your hands into the sand and stir it up. How do you clean the tank of defecation? You tell us one can't use the regular vacuum pump as the sand gets sucked up. Sorry, you've left us with the impression aquascaping with sand, although may look like it replicates the goldfish natural environment is impractical.

[@Aquariumswithty]

Storing the sand up does make the poop float around in the water at which point I vacuum it. Also I vaccine the Sand with a taller vaccum and I do end up getting a little bit in the buckets. I just poor it back into the tank

[@kevinwilcox1835]

@@Aquariumswithty Sorry, with all that poop floating around cleaning sounds a hit and miss affair.

[@jenjenbc2194]

I heard sand causes blockages in them though?!

[@Xephaholic]

What is a good size for the goldfish sand ? Im looking at 1-2mm or 2-4mm , something that is coarse is easier? I've regretted getting fine sand that its literally floating all over my place and over my rocks as well..

[@ThePhlow]

What type of sand you have in the video?

[@siehop88]

Minimalist here. Glad I found this video, I’m going to set my tank up just like this ❤

[@nubnub9635]

Hi, I have a large Oranda (the largest I've have owed, about 5-6") I was using some "Large" gravel from my LFS and was doing fine till one day she got one lodged passed her mouth and had a hard time getting unstuck and really freaked me out. So I removed that and went bare bottom and my tank crashed... So I'm looking for a good substrate. I was trying to avoid sand due to the various common problems with hob filters etc. But bare bottom hasn't worked for me. How do you keep enough beneficial bacteria in a bare bottom to prevent it from crashing? It's a 29g with the LG Oranda and a small 2" one and a 2" black moor. With a penguin 350 hob.

[@Aquariumswithty]

The penguin 350 will be enough. The reason your tank crashed is because when u removed the gravel, the gravel took the bacteria with its. That doesn’t mean that your penguin is full and doesn’t have space to support the bacteria for your current bio load. That filter in my opinion is overkill and will be enough. Just let the bacteria catch up

[@nubnub9635]

That may have been the problem, although the tank wasn't completely covered with gravel maybe less than a handful. But that may have been enough to throw off the balance. Thanks for the reply. What would you think a sufficient filter would be for the tank and fish I have? I was just using a 200 but got talked into upgrading thinking that was the cause of the crash. (Not enough filtration for the bio load) but if you say that's overkill, I'd take your advice over the tide pod eating help you find at your local chains...

[@jessicadupuis5413]

Hi. I just switched from gravel to this sand today. I’m worried I took out too much good bacteria by removing the gravel. Should I do daily water changes? Also I’ve never been able to get my tank crystal clear like this in 6 years. Any tips? I use live bacteria in my tank when I do water changes and I only change it with distilled or purified water since my tap water is cloudy.

[@jessicadupuis5413]

Also my goldfish who was this breed passed 2 years ago from swim bladder. He looked just like your gold one. I miss him very much! I still have his tank mate, a shubunkin

[@ivanalovemore1686]

Look at them all hanging together, that is so cute!!!

[@nayanmistry4641]

Hi Ty, great videos on goldfish, very clear and informative, I'm hooked. I currently have a 53gallon freshwater aquarium that has been setup for 2.5 years and I am soon to covert to a goldfish setup, however I was wondering if you have any recommendations for which fancy goldfish is beginner friendly. Thanks in advance. 👍

[@Aquariumswithty]

That sounds awesome! Orandas, rhyukin, ranchu, Pom Pom, fan tail, and lion head that’s off the top of my head! Anyting without to many special needs. Like I would avoid bubble eye and pearlscale and single tail goldfish. That’s just off the top of my head

[@nayanmistry4641]

@@Aquariumswithty thanks for that. The pearlscale and bubble eyes were a definite no as I'm not to keen on their look. The oranda is a definite contender though. Cheers 👍

[@HOLYANGELSFISHAQUA]

Awesome setup with useful info

[@lonelyshredder2225]

What brand or what is the name of the sand you use

[@Aquariumswithty]

Pretty sure it’s just too fin black sand

[@aarthisris5103]

Omggg ur fishies look so adorable!!! 😂😂

[@ianmarshall3310]

Can you use the sand you would get from the hardware store that goes in a sandbox?

[@Aquariumswithty]

I don’t think so min I’ve never seen it or tried it.

[@jatal4891]

i use pool filter sand from home depot, very affordable and proven safe!

[@delj3875]

Hi I have agronite sand " grain sized " will it cause ph problems or will it help with buffering ?

[@olthousem02]

Can sand be dangerous to goldfish?

[@elizag8353]

Could you please show us how to clean gold fish tank. 🙏

[@RealCongH]

Ty, where did you buy your black gravel?

[@Aquariumswithty]

Petsmart it’s sand

[@50baguettes11]

bro, my goldfish poops allot bruh, and its scattered at my black sand, and what should i feed my goldfish> im feeding them sinking pellets the smallest one, and i only make them float, i dont make them sink cause of the sand, but they fell, but when i feed them floating pellets theyr gonna get left in the corner of the aquarium

[@Aquariumswithty]

Feed less, also u can feed sinking pellets with sand

[@50baguettes11]

@@Aquariumswithty oh, they also eat the sand but they spit it, do u think they also spitted the food?

[@mhinekenjanereyes986]

Hi... Can i ask something... About my fish. I strated worried ablut my goldfish coz it eat a sand... It is good or what...?

[@Aquariumswithty]

Ya they scoop it up in their mouth and spit it out even swallow a little it’s all good

[@Aquariumswithty]

Ya they scoop it up sift through it and swallow a little it’s all good normal behavior

[@pasqualinatheall6420]

Thank you 👏🏼👍🏻

[@themann2183]

That one kissy fish seems to like it

[@UrbanLegend124]

Do we need gravel?

[@TheLilsmokkey]

I have two baby goldfish I have gravel in there tank right now ive been doing research on gravel and sand, but not really having any luck, is sand better for goldfish? I really want to switch out the gravel for sand.

[@Aquariumswithty]

I think sand is better and easier to maintain. Easer to remove and better looking. Won’t get stuck in there mouth either.

[@TheLilsmokkey]

Ok thank you!!! I appreciate it! What about the health of a goldfish do you have any information on that on how to tell if they are healthy or not?

[@mediumsmoke8047]

Same thing for common/comet goldfish?

[@Aquariumswithty]

Yes!

[@foreverloveabbott]

I love your voice and your videos! You need to make podcasts!

[@Aquariumswithty]

Thanks!

[@scguy681]

where / what sand di you get?

[@Aquariumswithty]

Petsmart It’s just topfin cheap black sand haha

[@sparklingstarrachael3180]

Can o use some dragon rock and sand for goldfishes substrate

[@Aquariumswithty]

Sand yes, however I don’t recommend dragon rock because of how jagged it is

[@sparklingstarrachael3180]

@@Aquariumswithty can i use other rocks ? In the middle with sand?

[@shaikraheem8274]

How to clean sand

[@Aquariumswithty]

I stir it up with my hand after getting the big poops off then do a 50 percent water change

[@NarendraKumar-mv3ew]

Which is the best substrate for ryukin and red orandas ?

[@Aquariumswithty]

I think sand is. Haha

[@dnielbrink7708]

How often must you clean the sand and how😁

[@Aquariumswithty]

Every week during a water change! And I do it by stirring it up with my hand just before I drain 50% water

[@dnielbrink7708]

@@Aquariumswithty thank you😁😁😁

[@maxinestewart9483]

I’ve had fish die from sand. Clogged them up and killed them. Some are more bottom feeders than others

[@rockyhayes7699]

what sand? That shouldnt be a issue

[@shetachofmacedon5926]

Keeping mine with sand ...never have problem with any of the fish... i keep them like 6-7 years. 1 white goldfish and 2 black moor . No plands or any other decoration ..just black backround. Its 120 litre aquarium.

[@jensengage1044]

would the vaccum suck up the sand?

[@Aquariumswithty]

Ya a little bite but u can just put it back in

[@sauravdasgupta5236]

Dude get some more knowledge 😂 . Sand will be the lastest thing for goldfish !

[@sophiawashere5413]

may i ask why?

[@firstbourne8799]

Actually sand is the 2nd best substrate for goldfish. Goldfish like to forage for food, they can't do it on small gravel cause they would choke, big gravel traps food and poop easily, same for riverstones and pumice stones/lava rocks. Poop just sits on top of the sand, and that prevents any ammonia spikes when cleaning your tank as opposed to gravel or rocks, which is why it's the 2nd best with bare bottom being 1st. Now, may i ask where did you get your knowledge? Why do you think sand is the "lastest" thing, or should I say WORST, thing for goldfish? 😊

[@sauravdasgupta5236]

My goldfishes are 11yrs old with small gravels on it ! Maintaining sump filter. Ammonia spike n all is just a theory for me.. Hope you got the idea where I got the knowledge.. !