Fancy Goldfish
Carassius auratus
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Slower and slightly smaller than commons, still a waste factory. 20 gallons is a floor for one, not a school.
Slower goldfish, still a waste factory.
In the tank
- Pet fish for a cool, filtered 20-plus — one fish, not a school.
- Water
- freshwater
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swims
- All levels
- Adult size
- 8 in
- Minimum tank
- 20 gal
- Group
- Can be kept singly
- Temperature
- 50–74°F
- pH
- 7.0–8.0
- Diet
- Sinking pellets, gel food, peas. Watch for swim bladder issues with cheap floating flakes.
- Beginner
- Not a first fish
How to keep them
- Sinking food. Watch swim bladder on cheap floating flakes.
- 20 gallons is a floor for one.
Tankmates
Other fancies. Not commons that out-compete them.
Avoid
Tropical community mixes.
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