Fantail Goldfish
Carassius auratus
What you need to keep a Fantail Goldfish
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pH
6.5–8
Temperature
18–23 °C
Where to buy
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What Fantail Goldfish costs in South Africa
5 price points from 3 shops over 90 days
R40
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SA median R71 across 3 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Fantail is one of the hardiest fancy goldfish, characterized by its egg-shaped body and double, split tail fin. They are slower swimmers than their single-tailed cousins and are a good choice for those new to keeping fancy goldfish. They require a large, well-filtered aquarium free of sharp objects.
Key traits
Care guide
Keeping Fantail Goldfish healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Fantail 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 18–23°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 Fantail 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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SA price range this month: R65–105 · Average: R95
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