Can axolotls live with fancy goldfish?

Verdict
No

No. Axolotls and fancy goldfish should not share a tank. Fish nibble at axolotl gills, and axolotls swallow small fish. Keep axolotls on their own.

AxolotlAxolotl60–66°F · pH 6.5–8 Fancy goldfishFancy goldfish65–74°F · pH 7–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 65–66°Axolotl 60–66°Fancy goldfish 65–74°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–8Axolotl 6.5–8Fancy goldfish 7–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Axolotl · 10 inFancy goldfish · 6 in0"2"4"6"8"10"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

AxolotlFancy goldfish
Temperature60–66 °F65–74 °F
pH6.5–87–8
Adult size10.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomAll levels
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for fancy goldfish

All fancy goldfish tank mates

Questions

Can axolotls live with fancy goldfish?

No. Axolotls and fancy goldfish should not share a tank. Fish nibble at axolotl gills, and axolotls swallow small fish. Keep axolotls on their own.

What temperature suits both axolotls and fancy goldfish?

65–66 °F. Axolotls need 60–66 °F, fancy goldfish need 65–74 °F.

What size tank do axolotls and fancy goldfish need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the fancy goldfish. Add space for each extra fish.