A properly cared for goldfish can live for well over five years and grow to around 12 inches long, with an average of 4 inches.
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You can keep two or three small goldfish in a 10-gallon tank, but as they grow, you will need to upgrade to a larger tank size. While common goldfish can thrive alone in an aquarium, they are social animals and will benefit from having a tank mate. They prefer cooler water temperatures around the low 70s (21s☌). In the wild, common goldfish can be found in freshwater, lakes, rivers, canals, and even ditches that have adequate vegetation. They don’t require a heater and minimal care if kept in a well-filtered 10-gallon aquarium. They can survive in temperatures ranging from 55-80☏ (12-26☌), and a pH of 6-8, which is similar to tap water. For over a thousand years, humans have been raising goldfish, and during this period, they have become popular family pets.Ĭommon goldfish is a hardy breed and an excellent choice for beginners. The name Auratus refers to the gold coloration that overlays the fish’s body – it literally means “overlaid with gold”. This fish species is related to various breeds of carp, koi, and other similar types. The common goldfish, scientifically known as Carassius Auratus, is an Asian fish species belonging to the Cyprindae family. Oranda vs Ranchu vs Lionhead Goldfish Goldfish Type The celestial has bulging eyes that point upward and no dorsal fin.The bubble eye has two bubble shaped check pouches.The hama nishiki has a slight hood cover on top of its head while the pearlscale does not.The pearlscale and hama nishiki have a golf ball body shape with scales that stand out like little white domes.The panda butterfly resembles the colors of a panda bear, clear sections of black and white.A black moor is a telescope/globe-eye but is only black or faded black in color.The telescope, black moor and panda butterfly have their eyes on the sides of ball like protuberances.The veiltail has long flowing fins and tail.The ryukin has a more prominent hump that the dorsal fin sits on than the fantail.The fantail and ryukin have sturdy upright fins and tails.The fantail, ryukin and veiltail have similar egg-shaped bodies with no distinct features like a hood cover or globe eyes.A goldfish with a hood cover with a straight back and no dorsal fin is a lionhead.The lionhead and oranda have a straighter back line.The ranchu has a prominent arch in its back and downward pointed tail fins.The oranda has a dorsal fin and the lionhead and most ranchu don’t.The mature oranda, ranchu and lionhead has a wart like wen hood cover over its face and head. An egg shape body shape are considered the fancy breeds and can include: Fantail, Ryukin, Veiltail, Oranda, Telescope, Black Moor, Panda Butterfly, Ranchu, lionhead, Pompon, Pearlscale, Hama Nishki, Celestial and Bubble-Eye.
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