Tank of the Month: Fancy Goldfish 36-Gallon Bow Front
Welcome to our very first Tank of the Month spotlight — featuring two of the most charming personalities in the Fish Momma family: Quartz the fancy oranda and Cocoa the rescued black moor.
A Peaceful Home Built for Goldfish
Quartz and Cocoa live in a 36-gallon bow-front aquarium filled with soft sand, a dramatic piece of black mopani wood, and gentle open space for easy swimming.
The setup includes:
Sand substrate for safe foraging
A large mopani centerpiece
A fake plant (because real plants… do not survive these two)
Cholla wood for their bristlenose pleco
Smooth décor with no sharp edges
Strong filtration and weekly water care
There’s also a small bristlenose pleco and a few snails who help with cleanup, though the goldfish take most of the credit.
Why Size Matters for Goldfish
Fancy goldfish need:
At least 20 gallons for the first fish
10–20 additional gallons for each one after
Smooth décor
Clean, well-filtered water
A calm environment with room to glide
Quartz and Cocoa thrive because this tank gives them the space and stability they deserve.
Feeding and Care
These two enjoy:
Every other day feeding. This encourages the sand foraging which helps keep the tank clean.
High-quality sinking goldfish pellets, flakes, and blood worms
Occasional blanched veggies
Overfeeding is the most common mistake with goldfish — clean water keeps them healthy, not “extra snacks.”
Want Help With Your Goldfish Setup?
Whether you’re starting fresh or upgrading a small tank, I can design a safe, beautiful home that keeps goldfish happy for years.
Serving Chapel Hill, Durham, Apex, Hillsborough, and Pittsboro.
If you’d like your aquarium featured in a future Tank of the Month, send me a message — I’d love to see it. 💛
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