TankmateChecker

Can axolotls live with goldfish?

Verdict

No

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

Axolotl

Axolotl60–66°F · pH 6.5–8

Goldfish

Goldfish60–74°F · pH 7–8

What to watch

Deal breakerFish nibble at axolotl gills, and axolotls swallow small fish. Keep axolotls on their own.

What works

Both are fine at 60–66°F.
pH 7–8 suits both.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

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

	Axolotl	Goldfish
Temperature	60–66 °F	60–74 °F
pH	6.5–8	7–8
Adult size	10.0 in	10.0 in
Minimum tank	20 gal	40 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	Bottom	All levels
Group	Alone or in pairs	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Carnivore	Omnivore

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Questions

Can axolotls live with goldfish?

No. Axolotls and 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 goldfish?

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

What size tank do axolotls and goldfish need together?

At least 40 gal, set by the goldfish. Add space for each extra fish.