Goldfish
The Goldfish is one of the most popular aquarium fish worldwide. They come in many varieties and can live for decades with proper care. Contrary to popular belief, they need large tanks and excellent ...
10–30 cm
0.1–1 kg
10–15 years (some live 20+ years)
High — excellent filtration essential
Requires spacious tank — minimum 75 litres for one fancy goldfish, 150+ litres for common/comet
China (domesticated from Prussian carp)
Scales — orange, red, white, black, calico
Small
Temperament
Peaceful, social, active, hardy, friendly
Exercise & Care
Exercise: Requires spacious tank — minimum 75 litres for one fancy goldfish, 150+ litres for common/comet. They are active swimmers.
Grooming: High — excellent filtration essential. Weekly water changes. They produce a lot of waste.
Coat: Scales — orange, red, white, black, calico
Health & Considerations
Known health issues
Swim bladder disease, ich, fin rot, dropsy, poor water quality effects, constipation
Origin
China (domesticated from Prussian carp)
Size category
Small
About the Goldfish
The Goldfish is one of the most popular aquarium fish worldwide. They come in many varieties and can live for decades with proper care. Contrary to popular belief, they need large tanks and excellent filtration.
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