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
Max. Grootte
12"
Temperatuur
60-74°F
pH
7-8
Levensduur
15 jaar
School
2+
Niveau
all
Hardheid
10-20 dGH
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- • 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
Kweken
- Kweektype
- egg-layer
- Kweekmoeilijkheid
- easy
- Levensduur
- 15 jaar
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