Carassius auratus auratusGoldfishGolden CarpCommon GoldfishFeeder Goldfish |
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| Physical |
| Size: | 40.06 cm (15.77 in.) Stocking Density Calculator |
| Size Variations: | Wild Form - Prussian Carp (Carassius gibelio)
An estimated 125 variations exist.
List of Goldfish variations and images. |
| Color Variations: | Red
Orange
Yellow
White
Black
Gark Grey
Olive
Brown |
| Compatability: | Community.
Though not recomended for the average aquarium. |
| Minimum Tank Size: | 23 Gallons (88.2) Liters. |
| Ease of Keeping: | 1 - 2 |
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| Water Conditions |
| Type: | Freshwater |
| Temperature: | 67.13° F (19.52° C) |
| pH: | 6.99 |
| General Hardness (GH): | 12 |
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| Living |
| Life Span: | 23 years. |
| Food Preference: | Omnivorous.
Opportunistic.
Food should be low in protein and high in carbohydrates.
Crustaceans, insects, and plant matter.
Should be fed a mix of special Goldfish food (flakes or pellets) and shelled peas, blanched leafy vegetables, and bloodworms.
Young goldfish should also be fed brine shrimp as a supplement to a normal diet.
If a trail of feces can be seen attached to the fishes body (at the cloaca), it is probably being fed too much.
Should only be fed as much as they can eat in two to four minutes and no more than twice a day.
Overfeeding will not increase the size of the fish but, could prove fatal.
In the wild: plants, plankton, detritus, insects, peas, lettuce, worms, larvae, small birds, tiny mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. |
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| Swimming Level: | All Levels |
| Schooling: | No |
| Setup: | Pond.
Should be at least 30 inches (76.2 cm) deep but, no deeper than 78.7 inches (200 cm).
Very well planted and filtered year round and well oxygenated.
Should never freeze solid and surface should only stay frozen for short periods.
Will likely eat plants in a planted aquarium.
Imitation plants are not recommended however, as they may scratch or damage the fish's protective coating.
Aquarium conditions should be similar in the recommended minimum aquarium size or larger. |
| Distribution: | Central, Eastern, and Southern Asia.
Slow moving rivers and still ponds. |
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| Breeding |
| Ease of Breeding: | 2 - 3 |
| Sexing: | When spawning, males will often display white gill spots.
Females are typically broader bodied. |
| Spawning Type: | Egg Layers. |
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| Sources: | http://en.wikipedia.org
http://www.fishbase.org
http://www.aqua-fish.net
http://animal-world.com
http://fishprofiles.com
http://www.aquariumlife.net
http://www.wildanimalsonline.com
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