Goldfish


Carassius auratus
Goldfish
Habitat:
East Asia
Length:
450 mm (18 in.)
Diet:
Prepared foods
Sex difference:
Unknown
Compatibility:
Peaceful
Breeding:
Egg scatterer
Tank conditions:
pH 7.0; Hardness 12; Temp 70ºF; Size 20 gal
Comments
The earliest known captive fish. These fellows are easy to keep, both indoors and out, easy to breed, comes in just about every imaginable shape and size, many different colors, and no special water requirements. In my opinion, the number one in beginner fish.