Fantail Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
Fish in the family Cyprinidae. Easy care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameCarassius auratus
FamilyCyprinidae
Also known asFantail, Fancy Fantail
Care levelEasy
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
Dietomnivore
Adult size8 in
Minimum tank size30 gallons
Water parametersTemp 65-74°F, pH 7.0-8.4, GH 5-19 dGH
Appearance
Egg-shaped fancy goldfish with a paired, split double tail and short body.
Difficulty and care for the Fantail Goldfish
Easy
Origin and habitat
East Asia (domesticated)
Keeper notes
Peaceful; slow swimmer that should not be housed with fast single-tail goldfish that outcompete it for food.
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