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Carassius auratus Least Concern

goldfish

Stats

Family

Cyprinidae

Genus

Carassius

Size

30.00 cm

most commonly seen between 5 and 15cm, but should eventually grow much larger if housed and kept properly.

Temperament

Peaceful, Community

Diet

Herbivore, Omnivore

Tank Size

500.00 L

120.00 cm x 90.00 cm

Temperature

15.0 C - 30.0 C

Parameters

pH: 6.5-8 Goldfish can live in just about any water parameters. They are also able to over-winter in a pond even if it freezes over. This is not the same for 'fancy' goldfish such as orandas, ranchus, etc. They cannot handle colder temperatures.

Level

Mid

Other Information

Native to Asia and some of Europe, but have become extremely invasive many other places around the world.

Breeding

Spawning Method

Egg-scatterer

males will chase females, preferably into a spawning mop or thick plants. They will lay the eggs, after which the adults or eggs can be removed.

Spawn Size

300 fry

Breeding Season or Trigger

A cool water change and plenty of food.

Fry Care

Locations

Photos

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a small goldfish Image Credit: Elias's Fishroom
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a small goldfish Image Credit: Elias's Fishroom

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