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Scientific Name:Carassius auratus

Description: Colourful, hardy freshwater fish available in a wide range of shapes, colours and fin types. Goldfish are known for their curious behaviour and peaceful, social nature. Their appearance and care requirements vary between streamlined single-tailed varieties and rounded fancy varieties.

Origin: Domesticated in China from freshwater carp and selectively bred worldwide.

pH: Approximately 7.0–8.0

Temperature: Generally around 18–24°C. Single-tailed varieties tolerate cooler conditions, while fancy varieties prefer stable, milder temperatures.

Adult Size: Approximately 15–30cm or more, depending on variety and living conditions.

Lifespan: Approximately 10–20 years, potentially longer with proper care.

Food: Omnivorous. Feed quality goldfish pellets or flakes, supplemented with suitable vegetables such as blanched peas, spinach and zucchini. Offer occasional live or frozen foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp and bloodworms. Feed small portions and remove uneaten food.

Compatibility: Generally peaceful and best kept with other goldfish of similar size and swimming ability. Keep slower fancy varieties separate from fast-swimming single-tailed varieties that may outcompete them for food. Avoid aggressive fish, fin-nipping species and small fish that could be swallowed.

Habitat: Requires a spacious, fully cycled aquarium with strong filtration, good oxygenation and regular water changes. Provide open swimming space, smooth decorations and suitable sand or smooth gravel. Some varieties are suitable for outdoor ponds with adequate depth, shade and protection from predators and extreme weather. Goldfish are unsuitable for small bowls.