Fantail Goldfish 5cm - (No Online Purchases)

Name: Fantail Goldfish - In store pick up only.

Scientific Name:Carassius auratus

Description: A beautiful and popular fancy goldfish variety featuring a rounded, egg-shaped body, a prominent dorsal fin and a distinctive double tail that fans out gracefully as it swims. Fantail Goldfish are available in a variety of colours, including orange, red, white, black, calico and combinations of these. Known for their peaceful temperament and elegant appearance, they make excellent additions to spacious, well-maintained aquariums.

Origin: Originally developed in China from domesticated goldfish, with fancy varieties further refined in Japan and other parts of Asia.

pH: Approximately 7.0–8.0

Temperature: Around 18–24°C

Adult Size: Approximately 15–20 cm, sometimes larger with proper care.

Lifespan: Approximately 10–15 years, potentially longer with excellent care.

Food: Omnivorous. Accepts high-quality goldfish pellets, preferably sinking varieties, along with blanched vegetables such as peas, spinach and zucchini. Occasional frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia and bloodworms provide additional variety. Avoid overfeeding, as fancy goldfish can be prone to digestive and buoyancy problems.

Compatibility: Peaceful and social, best kept with other fancy goldfish of similar size and swimming ability, such as Orandas, Ryukins and other Fantails. Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species and fast-swimming single-tail goldfish that may outcompete them for food. Not suitable for most tropical community aquariums.

Habitat: Requires a spacious aquarium with excellent filtration, good oxygenation and regular water changes due to its relatively high waste production. Provide smooth gravel or sand, open swimming areas and decorations without sharp edges to protect its delicate fins. Hardy live plants such as Anubias and Java Fern can be included. Fantail Goldfish are best suited to stable, cool-water aquariums rather than outdoor ponds with extreme temperature fluctuations.