Goldfish

Breed: Goldfish
Scientific name: Carassius auratus
Place of Origin: China
Classification: Carp
Average Price: R20 - R150

Size Category: small
Avg. Height: 20 cm.
Avg. Weight: 0.2 to 0.5 Kg.
Avg. Lifespan: 10 to 25 years.

Colours:
Orange, red, white, black, yellow, calico.

Covering:
scales

Vocalisation level:
quiet

Temprament:
Peaceful and social; they do well in groups if given enough space.

Trainability:
difficult

Diet type: omnivore
Feeding frequency: Once a day.

Foods to avoid:
Overfeeding.

Health Concerns:
Very hardy but produce a lot of biological waste, requiring strong filtration to prevent ammonia poisoning.

Recommended Supplements:
Generally not required.

Grooming:
N/A – dependent on tank maintenance.

Exercise:
Needs adequate tank or pond space to swim. Fancy varieties are often poor swimmers.

Handling:
N/A
Ideal Location:
Nationwide in indoor aquariums or garden ponds. They are very tolerant of a wide range of temperatures.

Space Requirements:
Minimum 40-80 litres for one common goldfish.

Climate Suitability: cold

Temperature Range: Wide tolerance (10-24°C), does not require a heater.

Humidity Range: N/A