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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.

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Created: 2025-09-02 22:24:50
Updated: 2025-09-02 22:24:50
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