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Comet Goldfish Carassius auratus

Water: Freshwater

Comet Goldfish photo
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Comet Goldfish photo
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Comet Goldfish photo
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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)
30.00
Minimum tank (L)
120
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; adults may eat eggs.

Notes

Single-tail, fast swimmer; needs space.

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Created: 2025-09-02 22:30:03
Updated: 2025-09-02 22:30:03
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