Fantail Goldfish Care Guide
Carassius auratus
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Bioload Score
9000
PeacefulEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 15.0 cm / 6.0"
- Temperature
- 18–24°C (65–75°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 113L (30 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Mid-Top
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous. They eat a variety of foods, including flakes, pellets, live or frozen foods like brine shrimp, bloodworms, and vegetable matter.
Community Compatibility
Fantail Goldfish can be kept with other goldfish varieties of similar size and temperament. Avoid pairing them with fin-nipping or aggressive fish. Compatible tank mates include other fancy goldfish like Ryukins, Orandas, and Shubunkins.
Gender Differences
Males may have small breeding tubercles (white spots) on their gill covers and pectoral fins during breeding season.
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