Common Goldfish

Q: Can you eat Common Goldfish?

Not consumed — a classic ornamental aquarium and pond fish; its vivid color and hardy nature make it one of the world's most popular decorative species.

Q: How big does Common Goldfish get?

Common Goldfish can grow up to 45.0 cm long and weigh 2.0 kg.

Q: Is Common Goldfish good for aquariums?

Common goldfish has a easy care level, a peaceful temperament, requires a minimum tank size of 150 liters.

Q: Where is Common Goldfish found?

Originates from rivers and lakes of eastern China and possibly Korea; domesticated for over 1,000 years. Wild relatives inhabit slow rivers, ponds, and slightly brackish estuaries across temperate East Asia. Ponds, lakes, slow rivers across East Asia; introduced worldwide. Tolerates wide temperature range (10-30°C) and turbid water. Prefers shallow, vegetated areas with soft substrates. Domestic breed of

Q: Is Common Goldfish endangered?

The conservation status of Common Goldfish is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

Q: What family does Common Goldfish belong to?

Common Goldfish (Carassius auratus) belongs to the family Cyprinidae (Carps and minnows) in the order Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows).

Abstract

One of the first fish ever domesticated, the goldfish descends from the Prussian carp and has been selectively bred in China for over a thousand years. Its wild ancestors inhabit slow rivers, ponds, and slightly brackish estuaries across temperate East Asia, and cultivated forms range from brilliant orange to white, black, and calico. Hardy and adaptable, it tolerates a wide temperature range and turbid water, reaching up to 45 centimetres in favourable conditions. Contrary to popular belief, it can live ten to fifteen years and requires far more space than a small bowl, with a recommended tank of at least 150 litres. Kept purely as an ornamental pond and aquarium fish, it is assessed as Least Concern.