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/AIdeal 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
