Beginner: Common Goldfish
The Common Goldfish
Carassius Auratus
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Asian in origin, the common goldfish is a member of the Cyprindae fish family. The common goldfish is related to the many species of carp, koi and other goldfish types. The name Auratus literally means “overlaid with gold”.
The common goldfish is a great fish for beginners since it’s a very hardy breed of goldfish. It can live in water with temperatures ranging from 55-80*F (12-26*C), with a pH of 6-8, which is much like tap water. The common goldfish doesn’t require a heater and needs only minimal care if placed by itself in a well filtered 10 gallon aquarium (38 liters).
Goldfish are however social animals and would benefit from having a tank mate. You can keep two of three small goldfish (a few inches or less) in a 1o gallon tank but when they mature, you will likely need to upgrade your tank size. A goldfish that is properly cared for can live for well over five years and grow to around 12 inches long.
A small one gallon goldfish bowl (3.7 liters) is not highly recommended. When you place a goldfish in a small space like a bowl, the water gets dirty fast and make the goldfish unhealthy. Read the next post for beginners: goldfish bowl size for more info. If space is an issue, consider buying a fancy Beta fish or cold-water minnows which will do better in a small space than a goldfish would.
See how to take care of the common goldfish at Goldfish Bowl or more Goldfish Care info.
Just make sure you have a good size tank for 11 goldfish. I would change the water daily if its a small bowl you put them in. Also, don’t overfeed them since that can cause water quality issues. See goldfish feeding for more help
I just got 11 new little goldfish. I have no way of getting any supplies. I really don’t want them to die. Lets see if purified water and some slow transition works. Hail to the 11 little goldfish…. I saved them from death earlier, hope their still alive in the morning.