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Goldfish Varieties

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Assorted Goldfish Carassius auratus Photo © Animal-World

Dr. Jungle says: "The average lifespan of the common goldfish is over 20 years and some have been known to live 32 years."

Goldfish are one of the all-time favorites of fishkeepers everywhere. They are colorful, hardy, and fun to watch! Goldfish are also one of the first aquatic animals to be kept as pets in recorded history!

   The goldfish available in pet stores today are descendants of wild carp fish originally from southern China. Although they originated in China, several hundred years ago Japan began to develop them into the wonderful colors and forms we see today.

   Goldfish are a cold water fish and will do best at temperatures between 18°-22° C (65°-72° F) although some of the hardier species such as Common goldfish, Comets, Moors or Shubunkins can tolerate temperatures a few degrees above freezing!

   Many people try to keep goldfish in small one or two gallon bowls with no heater or filtration. But for the best success in keeping goldfish, provide them the same filtration, especially biological filtration, that other aquarium residents enjoy.

Click on the small images or names below
to access information on each type of goldfish.


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Goldfish Types For Sale at Dr. Foster and Smith

Ryukin Goldfish- Assorted
$4.99

Oranda Goldfish - Assorted
$4.99 to $29.99

 Panda Oranda Goldfish - Assorted
 $14.99

Red Cap Oranda Goldfish
 $23.99

Red Oranda Goldfish
 $23.99

Crown Pearlscale
$36.99

Black Moor
$19.99

Telescope Goldfish Assorted
$7.99

For more Information on keeping Goldfish see:
Guide to a Happy, Healthy Freshwater Aquarium

Common Goldfish Black Moor Goldfish
Click for info on Common Goldfish Click for info on Black Moor Goldfish
Water-Bubble Eye Goldfish Fantail Goldfish
Click for info on Water-Bubble Eye Goldfish Click for info on Fantail Goldfish
Lionhead Goldfish Oranda Goldfish
Click for info on Lionhead Goldfish Click for info on Oranda Goldfish
Pearlscale Goldfish Red Cap Oranda Goldfish
Click for info on Pearlscale Goldfish Click for info on Red Cap Oranda Goldfish
Ryukin Goldfish Shubunkin Goldfish
Calico Goldfish
Click for info on Ryukin Goldfish Click for info on Shubunkin Goldfish or Calico Goldfish


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