Aquarist Species: Carassius auratus auratus
Aquarist: fj1482
Species Profile: Carassius auratus auratus
Description: Goldfish are domesticated freshwater cyprinids that have been selectively bred into many colors, body shapes, and fin types. Fantails are a fancy variety with a rounded body and a split double tail, and do best in spacious, well-filtered water with other peaceful goldfish.
Category: Cyprinids
Global Region: Asia
Distribution:
Aquarist Notes
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Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2026
Spawning notes:
Species Spawned: Yes
Have Reared Fry? Yes
Young fish available? Yes