Good starter fish?

[bckrazy]

A fantail in a 10g is fine! The basic rule for Goldfish is 2 gallons per inch of fish. =0)

I would be very sparse with adding anything. Guppies would not do too well, IMO, because they need warm temps while Goldfish like cooler water. I'm trying to think of a good Goldfish-friend, but I can't off hand. Maybe adding a few little things, like a pair of mystery snails or ghost shrimp?

[Iilo]

I think the problem I'm forseeing is that I've read fantails can grow to be 12"?
That's what the tag on it at Petco said and that's what the internets say.

And 12" x 2 = 24g, which is a LOT more than what I have. Of course, right now, he's got a lot of space.

I'd really prefer a fishy companion for him, because snails, frogs, and those fish that suck on the side of the tank creep me out hardcore. I've never seen a shrimp, so I dunno about those... I'll google them.