| COMMON GOLDFISH |
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| Quick Statistics - Common goldfish |
Temperament: Community
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Carassius
Native To: Asia
Diet: Omnivore
Food: Pellets, flakes, and live prey such as worms. Vegetable such as boiled peas.
Adult Size: more than 12"
Temperature: 65° - 78°F
Care Level: Easy for beginners
Scientific Name: Carassius auratus
Lifespan: 10 years or more
Other names: sometimes referred to as feeders fish
Environment: Freshwater fish |
Most modern goldfish varieties were derived from the common goldfish, which doesn't look that much different from its wild ancestor other than the colors. It is a rather hardy goldfish that can thrive and live happily in an aquarium or pond.
This particular goldfish variety can grow very large if given adequate space, often reaching a length of greater than ten inches and has a lifespan that can exceeed decade or more. The caudal peduncle of the common goldfish is wider and deeper than the comet goldfish, and its body is tapered at the head.
Common goldfish can have colors ranging from orange to red, including blue, brown and other color combinations. They also have a variety of beautiful patterns that can be silver or metallic in color.
Housing and Caring for the Common Goldfish
Ideally, this goldfish should be kept in at least 25 - 40 gallons of water. Although an aquarium heater is not required, it's still a good idea too have one on hand for emergency. The water temperature for it should kept around 65 -78' F . One must also remember that goldfish must eat , swim, breathe , and drink in the same water that they live in, so water quality for the fish must be taken seriously. A good water filter is usually required in order to to keep goldfish healthy and to maintain safe water conditions for the fish. Some water parameters that need to be checked when setting up a new tank and also once the tank is established are the ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and pH levels.
History of Goldfish
The ancestors of the common goldfish were dull-colored carp. Ornamental breeds of carp were bred by the Chinese sometimes during the reign of the Sung Dynasty, which ruled China from 960-1279. Around the 13th century, during the reign of the Nan Song Dynasty, goldfish became common pets throughout China. Eventhough the goldfish is native to asia, it is also found in many other locations throughout the world. Goldfish were first introduced to North America around the late 1900s.
The Chinese have bred and kept goldfish for over a 1000 years.. They were the first to breed this unique carp, creating ornamental varieties from the original wild goldfish, which can grow up to 30 cm in length and weigh around 2.5 kg. Wild goldfish live in lakes, ponds, streams and rivers. Over the centuries , many goldfish varieties have been developed with strange and unique shapes.
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