What fish can live with Lionhead Goldfish?

Lionhead Goldfish pairs well with Zebra Danio, Rosy Barb, Gold Barb, Pearl Danio, Hillstream Loach, Peppered Corydoras. Compatibility depends on tank size, water parameters, and stocking density; the full list on this page ranks every checked pairing.

Species Profile

Lionhead Goldfish

Carassius auratus var. lionhead

Also known as: Lion Head, Lionhead, Tigerhead

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Adult size

8″

Minimum tank

30 gal

Temperature

65–75°F

6.5–8

Schooling

Solitary OK

Water level

mid

Grows from juvenile

Typically sold at ~1.5″ and reaches 8″ over ~2 years. Plan tank size for the adult, not the fish at purchase.

Diet

Sinking pellets, blanched veggies, frozen

Notes

Fancy goldfish with a wen that wraps around the entire face (not just the top, like Oranda). No dorsal fin and a flatter back than Ranchu. Slow swimmer, keep only with other fancies.

Compatible Tankmates

Best tank mates for Lionhead Goldfish

Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Lionhead Goldfishin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.