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The goldfish ( Carassius auratus) is a freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae of order Cypriniformes. It is commonly kept as a pet in indoor aquariums, and is one of the most popular aquarium fish. Goldfish released into the wild have become an invasive pest in parts of North America and Australia. [4] [5]
Average Life Span In The Wild: 41 years. Size: 4.7 to 16.1 inches. Weight: 0.2 to 0.6 pounds, but can top five pounds in the wild. Thank the Chinese for today’s beloved aquarium mainstay, the ...
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- Comet Goldfish. The most common and recognizable goldfish variety is the standard comet goldfish. These long body goldfish come in a variety of white, brown, gold, and red colorations and grow very large very quickly.
- Shubunkin Goldfish. Very similar to the comet goldfish is the Shubunkin goldfish. They have the same long body as a comet, but their fins are longer and display a calico coloration with a mix of black, red, white, and blue pigments.
- Sarasa Goldfish. Also known as "painted goldfish," Sarasa goldfish closely resemble the kohaku koi with vibrant red and white patterns. The Sarasa goldfish has a long body and fins, making them an appropriate species for both indoor and outdoor aquatic systems.
- Fantail Goldfish. Starting with the fancy goldfish varieties is the fantail goldfish. This variety has been bred to have a double tail, fused along the dorsal edge.
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Oct 9, 2019 · The epic history of the humble goldfish. In a fairy-tale transformation engineered by man, the dull, grey carp was bred to a metallic sheen more than a millennium ago. "Oh, wet pet," American poet ...
The Goldfish is a species of domestic fish best known for its bright colors and patterns. Humans have bred into these fish an immense number of mutations and variations over the past thousand years. As a member of the Cyprinidae family, it is distantly related to various species of carp, including the similar Japanese koi.
