Goldfish

🔥 Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
Add colour, personality, and timeless charm to your aquarium or pond with the classic Goldfish. Carassius auratus One of the world’s most recognisable aquarium fish, Goldfish are loved for their bright colours, interactive behaviour, and wide range of body shapes and fin types. Hardy, active, and full of character, they are ideal for aquarists of all experience levels when provided with proper space and filtration.

Available in a variety of colours including orange, white, red, black, calico, and gold, Goldfish create a vibrant and constantly active display in cool-water aquariums and ponds.

🌿 Why Choose Goldfish?
🎨 Bright colours and wide variety of forms available
🐠 Hardy and highly interactive aquarium fish
🌿 Ideal for spacious cool-water aquariums and ponds
⭐ Recognises feeding routines and interacts with owners
💨 Active swimmers with constant movement and personality

In a spacious aquarium or pond, Goldfish actively explore their surroundings and provide a lively, eye-catching display throughout the day.

📏 Care Requirements
🧬 Scientific Name: Carassius auratus
📛 Common Name: Goldfish
🏠 Tank Size: 120L+ recommended (larger depending on variety)
📏 Adult Size: ~15–30 cm depending on variety
🌡️ Temperature: 16–24°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.5–8.0
🧘 Temperament: Peaceful and social
🍽️ Diet: Goldfish pellets, vegetables, frozen foods, gel foods
👥 Group Size: Best kept with compatible goldfish varieties

Goldfish thrive in spacious, well-filtered aquariums with stable water quality, strong oxygenation, and regular maintenance.

🐠 Compatibility
Fancy Goldfish are best kept with other fancy varieties, while single-tail Goldfish such as Commons, Comets, and Shubunkins are best housed together due to their faster swimming behaviour.

⚠️ Important Notes
Goldfish produce significant waste and require powerful filtration and regular water changes. They grow much larger than many people expect and should never be kept in bowls or undersized tanks.

A fantastic choice for UK aquarists wanting a hardy, interactive fish packed with colour, movement, and personality.