Fantail Goldfish

🔥 Fantail Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
Add timeless beauty and graceful movement to your aquarium with the classic Fantail Goldfish. Carassius auratus One of the most popular fancy goldfish varieties, Fantails are loved for their rounded body shape, flowing double tail, and gentle personality. Available in a wide range of colours including orange, white, calico, black, and red-and-white combinations, these elegant fish make a stunning centrepiece for spacious aquariums and indoor ponds.

Peaceful, hardy, and full of personality, Fantail Goldfish are ideal for aquarists wanting a traditional fancy goldfish with graceful swimming behaviour.

🌿 Why Choose Fantail Goldfish?
🎨 Beautiful flowing double tail with rounded body shape
🐠 Peaceful and highly interactive fancy goldfish
🌿 Available in a wide range of vibrant colour varieties
⭐ Elegant swimming movement adds visual interest
🪨 Excellent centrepiece fish for cool-water aquariums

In a spacious aquarium, Fantail Goldfish glide gracefully through open water, constantly exploring and interacting with their environment.

📏 Care Requirements
🧬 Scientific Name: Carassius auratus
📛 Common Name: Fantail Goldfish
🏠 Tank Size: 120L+ for first fish, larger for groups
📏 Adult Size: ~15–20 cm
🌡️ Temperature: 18–24°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.5–8.0
🧘 Temperament: Peaceful and social
🍽️ Diet: Goldfish pellets, vegetables, frozen foods, gel foods
👥 Group Size: Best kept with other fancy goldfish

Fantail Goldfish thrive in spacious, well-filtered aquariums with stable water quality, open swimming areas, and gentle flow.

🐠 Compatibility
Best suited to aquariums with other peaceful fancy goldfish varieties. Avoid fast-swimming or fin-nipping species that may outcompete or stress them.

⚠️ Important Notes
Fantail Goldfish produce significant waste and require strong filtration with regular maintenance. Their flowing fins make them slower swimmers compared to single-tail goldfish varieties.

A fantastic choice for UK aquarists looking for a peaceful, elegant fancy goldfish with classic beauty and gentle personality.