Pearlscale Goldfish
Carassius auratus
What you need to keep a Pearlscale Goldfish
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pH
6.5–8
Temperature
20–24 °C
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Pearlscale Goldfish has a very round, golf ball-like body and unique scales with raised, pearl-like centers. They are delicate and prone to swim bladder disorders due to their extreme body shape. They are slow swimmers that need to be kept with similar peaceful tankmates.
Key traits
Care guide
Keeping Pearlscale Goldfish healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Pearlscale 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 20–24°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 Pearlscale 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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