Common Goldfish
Carassius auratus
What you need to keep a Common Goldfish
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pH
6.5–8
Temperature
18–24 °C
Where to buy
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What Common Goldfish costs in South Africa
4 price points from 3 shops over 90 days
R50
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SA median R63 across 3 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Common Goldfish is the ancestor of all fancy varieties and is a hardy, active fish often kept in ponds or very large aquariums. Contrary to popular belief, they grow very large and require significant space and filtration. They are social animals that enjoy the company of other goldfish.
Key traits
Care guide
Keeping Common Goldfish healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Common Goldfish's adult size and activity level. Provide hiding spots and stable, well-filtered water; it suits a community setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6.5–8 and 18–24°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Omnivore. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Peaceful. Keep it in a group for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Choose tankmates of similar size and temperament with the same water needs. Avoid fin-nippers and anything large enough to eat it.
Breeding
Breeding success with Common Goldfish depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
Keeping goldfish?
Goldfish produce more waste per centimetre than almost anything else in the hobby.
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