General information – The common goldfish is one of the most popular coldwater fish all over the world

In the early 1600's these fish were exported first to Japan and then to Europe and were developed into the

wonderful colors and forms of gold fish we see today. They originated in Asia, Central Asia and China.

Today domesticated goldfish are distributed world-wide many people belief that it will live in any conditions

but to be honest the goldfish suit to ponds and not to aquariums.     

There are many fancy variants including the veiltail, the shubunkin, ryukin,Lionhead and more...

Common Name – Goldfish, Common Goldfish 

Scientific Name - Carassius auratus auratus 

Family - Cyprinidae 

Origin – South and East Asia. 

Size – Up to 70 cm. 

First discovered - Linnaeus, 1758 

Nutrition - Omnivorous.

Will accept flake and pellet foods, also include some vegetable matter and live or frozen foods. 

Behavior - peaceful 

Maintenance and care – Requires at least 50 gallon tank size with plenty of swimming room.     

best kept with other goldfish or large coldwater species due to the fact that it is coldwater fish

so do not mix it with tropical fish as it require a less temperature than tropical fish

Goldfish are notoriously filthy, producing much waste, frequent water changes and good

filtration system is essential.  

Water Parameters – Temperature: 1C-40C (34F-104F), PH: 6-8, DH: 5-20 

Breeding – easy to breed Males are thinner then females and may exhibit breeding spots on their heads

and flanks during the spawning season. Gradually increase the temperature to 75 degrees F.

Provide soft vegetation or a spawning mop, and excellent water quality. 

Recommended to remove parents once the eggs are layed, or the eggs will be eaten.

A mature pair may produce over 1,000 eggs which hatch after 4-5 days.

The fry are easy to feed on small live foods. 

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