south american cichlids
Amazon basin species usually.
Angelfish, discus, neons, plecos, oscars, cory catfish etc (not all togther of course)
Also most loaches and gourami.
Ian
Angelfish, discus, neons, plecos, oscars, cory catfish etc (not all togther of course)
Also most loaches and gourami.
Ian
Many tetras do best in soft water.
In addition are Rosy Barbs and Tinfoil Barbs. Angelfish thrive in soft water. Also Discus, Silver Dollars, Plecostomus, and Cardinal and Rummy-nose tetra.
In addition are Rosy Barbs and Tinfoil Barbs. Angelfish thrive in soft water. Also Discus, Silver Dollars, Plecostomus, and Cardinal and Rummy-nose tetra.
Remember, without a tank size, I cannot tell you exactly what will work....
Anything South American! Plecs, cichlids (including rams, apistos, cocatoides, angels, discus, and the larger, predatory species), corys, tetras, piranha, etc.
West african river cichlids! (kribs)
Gouramis, paradise fish, bettas, and other anabantoides!
Rasboras!
Danios!
Zah, the list goes on and on, and many of these fish are commonly available on the retail market. However, not all of them can go together. Depending on the size of your tank and what you are interested in will greatly narrow your search.
//EDIT EDIT//
Goldfish will tolerate a slightly softer water, but softer water lends to lower pH, which they will not like. Goldfish tend to do alright at 7.0-7.2 or slightly higher. They will also need a REALLY, REALLY, REALLY large tank, which most hobbyists cannot provide (*we're talking 50G+)
Are you stopping yourself from getting into something you like purely because the water source in your area is soft? If so, consider a buffer. You can get buffers specific to the pH range you wish to keep for the species you want. They are very simple to use. Most are powder in format and just involve measuring and mixing with a bit of water from your tank. Very, ridiculously easy to use, unlike pH plus or pH minus.
//EDIT EDIT//
If you're honestly describing it as "laughable," it's inappropriate for goldfish, so don't bother worrying about whether or not they can deal with the softness issue. Get us a more specific gallon measurement for a much more targeted suggestion list.
Anything South American! Plecs, cichlids (including rams, apistos, cocatoides, angels, discus, and the larger, predatory species), corys, tetras, piranha, etc.
West african river cichlids! (kribs)
Gouramis, paradise fish, bettas, and other anabantoides!
Rasboras!
Danios!
Zah, the list goes on and on, and many of these fish are commonly available on the retail market. However, not all of them can go together. Depending on the size of your tank and what you are interested in will greatly narrow your search.
//EDIT EDIT//
Goldfish will tolerate a slightly softer water, but softer water lends to lower pH, which they will not like. Goldfish tend to do alright at 7.0-7.2 or slightly higher. They will also need a REALLY, REALLY, REALLY large tank, which most hobbyists cannot provide (*we're talking 50G+)
Are you stopping yourself from getting into something you like purely because the water source in your area is soft? If so, consider a buffer. You can get buffers specific to the pH range you wish to keep for the species you want. They are very simple to use. Most are powder in format and just involve measuring and mixing with a bit of water from your tank. Very, ridiculously easy to use, unlike pH plus or pH minus.
//EDIT EDIT//
If you're honestly describing it as "laughable," it's inappropriate for goldfish, so don't bother worrying about whether or not they can deal with the softness issue. Get us a more specific gallon measurement for a much more targeted suggestion list.