Common Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
Fish in the family Cyprinidae. Easy care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameCarassius auratus
FamilyCyprinidae
Also known asSingle-tail Goldfish, Feeder Goldfish
Care levelEasy
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
DietOmnivore
Adult size12 in
Minimum tank size40 gallons
Water parametersTemp 65-72°F, pH 6.5-8, GH 5-19 dGH
Appearance
Streamlined single-tail fish, usually metallic orange but also red, white, and bicolor. Fast, strong swimmer reaching a foot or more.
Difficulty and care for the Common Goldfish
Easy
Origin and habitat
Domesticated (East Asia)
Keeper notes
Peaceful but will eat anything that fits in its mouth, including small fish and shrimp. Best with other single-tail goldfish given their speed.
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