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The Basics

How to create a simple aquarium & other basic facts

Equipment

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Feeding

Examining the common aquatic foodstuffs available

Care Sheets

Care sheets for most the commonly kept reptiles

Caresheet for Goldfish (Carassius auratus

Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Cypriniformes
Family:	Cyprinidae
Genus:	Carassius
Species:	C. auratus

General Description

The goldfish really needs no introduction as it has been kept in captivity for thousands of years. They were originally bred from the wild Prussian carp (Carassius auratus gibelio) which is an olive green in color. There are many varieties of goldfish available ranging from the common goldfish that we all know, to the Black Moor, the Oranda, the Fantail and the Butterfly tail. When ready to spawn males develop white spots around their their gills and females will swell in size due to the eggs she is carrying.

Distribution

The goldfish is a domesticated version of Carassius auratus which is native to east Asia. Due to their popularity over the centuries goldfish can now be found in the wild in many countries.

Size

3 to 5 inches (8 - 13 cm). This is a rough approximation as goldfish range widely in size.)

Life span

10-30 years

Difficulty

The common varieties of goldfish easy to keep and are an ideal beginners fish for a freshwater aquarium. Some of the more fancy varieties can be a bit trickier to maintain as they need stable water conditions.

Behaviour

Goldfish are generally peaceful and are best kept with other goldfish or fish that are not fin nippers

Tank Size

10 gallon or larger

Tank Region

All over the tank

Temperature

40F - 80F (5C - 27C)

Diet

Omnivore - will eat many food items including flakes, pellets and live foods. As they are so commonly kept, foods made specifically for goldfish are easily obtained.

Reproduction

They are do not normally breed in the home aquarium.

pH

6 to 7.5

Water Hardness(dH)

5 to 20

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