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Goldfish (Butterfly Tail) Carassius auratus (Butterfly Tail)

Water: Freshwater

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Overview

Scientific name
Carassius auratus (Butterfly Tail)
Origin region
East Asia
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
20.00
Minimum tank (L)
120
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
16.0–24.0
pH
7.00–8.20
GH (dGH)
6.0–18.0
KH (dKH)
3.0–10.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00

Habitat & environment

East Asia

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Peaceful

Breeding & care

Egg scatterer; coolwater.

Notes

Fancy goldfish variety: Butterfly Tail. High filtration; low flow.

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