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Carassius auratus |
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6.7-7.5 |
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65-75 deg. F. |
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8+ inches / 20 cm. |
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Do not place in tanks smaller than 10 gallons per fish, 15+ gallons per fish is preferred. |
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Egg-layers |
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Anything, prefers live foods |
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Inexpensive, Super for the kids or first time out! Just don't be lulled into the misconception of placing this species in a small bowl, an 5 to 8 inch fish at adulthood does not belong in a bowl. |
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Bright, but not direct sunlight. |
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Peaceful, However as they grow they will eat just about anything else that swims in the tank. |
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Super for a tank, best if kept by themselves or only with fish larger than they are. So many different varieties and subspecies from the Lion head, Pompon, Telescope, Celestrial or Egg fish. I do not recommend these fish in community tanks due to their carnivorous behaviors. |
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Many people place these fish in bowls, I cannot condone or encourage that practice since nearly all Goldfish species can get well over 5 " in length. Best kept in tanks 20 gallons or larger. |
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A Lion Head Goldfish
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A Black Moor Goldfish
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A Fan Tail
Goldfish
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