Fancy goldfish care
Carassius auratus
Fancy goldfish (Carassius auratus) grows to about 20 cm (7.9 in) and needs a tank of at least 110 liters (29 US gallons). Keep it at 18–24 °C (64–75 °F) with a pH of 7–8.
FreshwaterEasyPeacefulEats small fishEats plants
Adult size20 cm · 7.9 in
Smallest tank110 L · 29 gal
Temperature18–24 °C · 64–75 °F
pH7–8
GroupGroups of 2+
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsEverywhere
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Bristlenose plecoSwordtailNerite snailMystery snailCongo tetraRosy barbCommon plecoPictus catfishYoyo loachRed-tail sharkBala sharkRamshorn snail
Avoid with
Neon tetraGuppyCardinal tetraZebra danioHarlequin rasboraCherry barbOtocinclusEmber tetraChili rasboraCelestial pearl danioEndler's livebearerHoney gourami
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Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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