Common Goldfish

Common Goldfish

Carassius auratus

Cyprinidae • East Asia

Goldfish are NOT beginner fish despite reputation. They need 40+ gallons, grow to 12 inches, and live 15+ years. Cold water only — no tropical tankmates.

Min. Tank
40 gal
Maks. Størrelse
12"
Temperatur
60-74°F
pH
7-8
Levetid
15 år
Stime
2+
Niveau
all
Hårdhed
10-20 dGH
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Plejetips

  • • NOT a bowl fish — needs 40+ gallons
  • • Cold water — no heater, no tropical fish
  • • Grows to 12 inches
  • • Lives 15-20 years
  • • Massive waste producer — heavy filtration

Avl

Avlstype
egg-layer
Avlssværhed
easy
Levetid
15 år

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