Common Goldfish Carassius auratus
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Carassius auratus
Origin region
East Asia (domesticated)
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
All levels
Adult size (cm)
25.00
Minimum tank (L)
100
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
10.0–24.0
pH
6.50–8.00
GH (dGH)
5.0–19.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–12.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00
Habitat & environment
East Asia (domesticated)
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Egg scatterer; prone to eating eggs.
Notes
Hardy and popular coldwater fish, long body shape, single tail.