Veiltail Goldfish
Carassius auratus
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pH
6.5–8
Temperature
18–23 °C
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Veiltail is a graceful fancy goldfish with a modified Ryukin body shape and a very long, flowing double tail that should not be forked. Their long fins are delicate and susceptible to damage and fin rot, requiring pristine water conditions. They are slow swimmers and should be housed with other gentle fancy varieties.
Key traits
Care guide
Keeping Veiltail Goldfish healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Veiltail 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 Veiltail 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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