Hornwort (Ceratophyllym demersum) - The needles of this plant are usually too spiky for the goldfish to eat. This is a beautiful plant and I would recommend it even for tanks without goldfish. Much like Java fern, Bolbitis does well in cool water, doesn't require high light, and can also be tied to driftwood and rocks. If you are keeping a bare-bottomed goldfish tank, then this plants-on-driftwood thing can be ideal.Д«olbitis heudelotii - This plant is also too tough for the goldfish to graze upon. In addition, the roots of Java ferns shouldn't be buried in gravel, and can instead be tied (with thread, or rubber bands) to driftwood and rocks. All varieties will do well in the cooler water usually found in goldfish tanks, and they actually do nicely under low light. The Tropica has what may best be described as a multi-fingered hand appearance, and the Windelov variety is slightly shorter, with a fringed look at the top. My favorites are the Tropica and the Windelov varieties. Luckily Java ferns come in a number of different varieties now, so you do have a selection. I've had Java ferns in my goldfish tank for years. Java Fern, Java fern lace: - The leaves of Java fern (Microsorum pteropus) are much too tough for goldfish to eat.

Not only is it nice to finally toss the plastic plants (in my opinion the lush green of these live plants is much more beautiful), but the plants will thrive on the excess of nutrients that your goldfish are producing- and your goldfish will appreciate that as well! Give some of these live plants a try in your goldfish aquarium. And, yes, stay around long enough look beautiful in that goldfish aquarium of yours! Although it is true that goldfish will happily munch down the majority of aquatic plants, there are some that are so tough, spiky, or generally inedible that they can survive your goldfish's appetite for veggies. Some tips for which plants to choose for your Goldfish aquarium.ДЄquatic plants in a goldfish aquarium? Sure, you say, my goldfish will love me for providing them with an expensive salad bar! Not necessarily.

Good goldfish aquarium plants