| 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
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 particulary hardy goldfish that is suitable for both aquariums and ponds.
Common goldfish can grow very large if given adequate space, often reaching a length of greater than ten inches. The lifespan of the common goldfish is ten years 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.
The common goldfish comes in a variety of colors ranging from orange to red, including blue, brown and other color combinations. They also have a variety of patterns.
Housing and Caring for the Common Goldfish
The common goldfish should be kept in about 25 - 40 gallon of water since they can grow quite large. The water doesn't have to be heated since they are coldwater fish. It is not recommended to keep the common goldfish with other tropical fish, because tropical fish generally require a higher temperature range than coldwater fish. A good aquarium filter is usually needed to keep the common goldfish healthy since it can produce a lot of wastes. The nitrate , pH, and ammonia level should also be checked on a regular basic in order to maintain a healthy environment the common goldfish.
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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