Goldfish

n. small yellow or orange fish native to China (commonly kept in aquariums and fishponds)

For the baked snack crackers, please see Goldfish (snack). The goldfish, Carassius auratus, was one of the earliest fish to be domesticated, and is still one of the most commonly kept aquarium fish and water garden fish. A relatively small member of the carp family, the goldfish is a domesticated version of a dark-gray/brown carp native to East Asia. It was first domesticated in China and introduced to Europe in the late 17th century.
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Noun
1. small golden or orange-red freshwater fishes of Eurasia used as pond or aquarium fishes
(synonym) Carassius auratus
(hypernym) cyprinid, cyprinid fish
(hyponym) silverfish
(member-holonym) Carassius, genus Carassius

(n.)
A small domesticated cyprinoid fish (Carassius auratus); -- so named from its color. It is native of China, and is said to have been introduced into Europe in 1691. It is often kept as an ornament, in small ponds or glass globes. Many varieties are known. Called also golden fish, and golden carp. See Telescope fish, under Telescope.
  

(n.)
A California marine fish of an orange or red color; the garibaldi.
  

Common Name
Black Moor Goldfish
Other Common Names
Broadtail Moor
Scientific Name
--
Family
Cyprinidae
Community
Goldfish
Class
Goldfish
Temperature
68 ºF
Swimming Range
Middle
Adult Length
8-10 inches
Feeding Habits
Fresh spinach, zucchini, peas and lettuce. Frozen plankton, vegetable diet, daphnia, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Tablet and Pellet foods also accepted. Live plants will be eaten, so use as a food source.
Compatibility
A peaceful and schooling fish that mixes well with other goldfish.
Habitat
China: Moderately decorated with rocks, plastic plants and driftwood.
Breeding
During the spawning season the male will have tubercles (small white dots, not to be confused with the disease ich) on their head, pectoral fins and gill covers. Thousands of eggs are produced and the parents are veracious egg eaters and must be removed immediately after spawning.
Additional Comments
Moors are always solid black. They have telescope eyes and a veiltail. The caudal fin is square cut. It s velvety appearance fads with age. Prolonged exposure to cold water will cause the metallic black color to fade. Black Moors live 6-10 years but have been known to live up to 25.

Oranda Goldfish
Other Common Names
--
Scientific Name
Carassius auratus species
Family
Cyprinidae
Community
Goldfish
Class
Goldfish
Temperature
78 ºF
Swimming Range
Middle
Adult Length
8-10 inches
Feeding Habits
Fresh spinach, zucchini, peas and lettuce. Frozen plankton, vegetable diet, daphnia, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Tablet and Pellet foods also accepted. Live plants will be eaten, so use as a food source.
Compatibility
A peaceful and schooling fish.
Habitat
China: Moderately decorated with rocks, plastic plants and driftwood.
Breeding
During the spawning season the male will have tubercles (small white dots, not to be confused with the disease ich) on their head, pectoral fins and gill covers. Thousands of eggs are produced and the parents are veracious egg eaters and must be removed immediately after spawning.
Additional Comments
The Oranda is best described as a Lionhead with a veiltail. The headgrowth or Wen should encase the entire head except the eyes and mouth. The fins are long and a dorsal fin is present. Not suitable for ponds and low temperatures should be avoided. Orandas tend to be hardy and long lived. Average life span is 15-25 years.

Common Name
Bubble Eye Goldfish
Other Common Names
--
Scientific Name
Carassius auratus species
Family
Cyprinidae
Community
Goldfish
Class
Goldfish
Temperature
78 ºF
Swimming Range
Bottom
Adult Length
Up to 6 inches
Feeding Habits
Fresh spinach, zucchini, peas and lettuce. Frozen plankton, vegetable diet, daphnia, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Tablet and Pellet foods also accepted. Live plants will be eaten and should be considered a food source.The fluid sacks can impair feeding, close observation is needed to be sure they are eating. Hand feeding will ensure that all fish are eating.
Compatibility
A peaceful and schooling fish that mixes well with other goldfish. Careful observation is needed as other fish may pick at the eyebubbles.
Habitat
China: Moderately decorated with rocks, plastic plants and driftwood. Decorations should not have any sharp points on them, otherwise they could injure the sacs under their eyes.
Breeding
During the spawning season the male will have tubercles (small white dots, not to be confused with the disease ich) on their head, pectoral fins and gill covers. Thousands of eggs are produced and the parents are veracious egg eaters and must be removed immediately after spawning.
Additional Comments
The Bubble Eye should have a short, deep body with a hump in the shoulder area. The fins are relatively long and the dorsal fin is absent. The eyes are up turned ( Celestial) with a large fluid filled bladder beneath. These " bubbles" are delicate and are easily damaged. They will repair themselves in time. Care should be given to tank decorations and other fish to prevent damage. Are best kept with other Bubble eye or Celestrial goldfish.

Common Name
Oranda Goldfish
Other Common Names
--
Scientific Name
Carassius auratus species
Family
Cyprinidae
Community
Goldfish
Class
Goldfish
Temperature
78 ºF
Swimming Range
Middle
Adult Length
8-10 inches
Feeding Habits
Fresh spinach, zucchini, peas and lettuce. Frozen plankton, vegetable diet, daphnia, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Tablet and Pellet foods also accepted. Live plants will be eaten, so use as a food source.
Compatibility
A peaceful and schooling fish.
Habitat
China: Moderately decorated with rocks, plastic plants and driftwood.
Breeding
During the spawning season the male will have tubercles (small white dots, not to be confused with the disease ich) on their head, pectoral fins and gill covers. Thousands of eggs are produced and the parents are veracious egg eaters and must be removed immediately after spawning.
Additional Comments
The Oranda is best described as a Lionhead with a veiltail. The headgrowth or Wen should encase the entire head except the eyes and mouth. The fins are long and a dorsal fin is present. Not suitable for ponds and low temperatures should be avoided. Orandas tend to be hardy and long lived. Average life span is 15-25 years.

Common Name
Celestial Eye Goldfish
Other Common Names
--
Scientific Name
Carassius auratus species
Family
Cyprinidae
Community
Goldfish
Class
Goldfish
Temperature
70-74 ºF
Swimming Range
Middle
Adult Length
8-10 inches
Feeding Habits
Fresh spinach, zucchini, peas and lettuce. Frozen plankton, vegetable diet, daphnia, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Tablet and Pellet foods also accepted. Live plants will be eaten, so use as a food source.
Compatibility
A peaceful goldfish. Has trouble competing for food. Should be kept with other Celestial Eye or Bubble Eye goldfish.
Habitat
China: Moderately decorated with rocks, plastic plants and driftwood. Decorations should not have any sharp points on them, otherwise they could injure their eyes.
Breeding
During the spawning season the male will have tubercles (small white dots, not to be confused with the disease ich) on their head, pectoral fins and gill covers. Thousands of eggs are produced and the parents are veracious egg eaters and must be removed immediately after spawning.
Additional Comments
Very similar to the Ryukin and Fantail, but the eyes are turned up. The eyes start out normal and move as the fish matures. Rather delicate and sensitive to the cold. Average life span is 6-7 years.

Common Name
Oranda Goldfish
Other Common Names
--
Scientific Name
Carassius auratus species
Family
Cyprinidae
Community
Goldfish
Class
Goldfish
Temperature
78 ºF
Swimming Range
Middle
Adult Length
8-10 inches
Feeding Habits
Fresh spinach, zucchini, peas and lettuce. Frozen plankton, vegetable diet, daphnia, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Tablet and Pellet foods also accepted. Live plants will be eaten, so use as a food source.
Compatibility
A peaceful and schooling fish.
Habitat
China: Moderately decorated with rocks, plastic plants and driftwood.
Breeding
During the spawning season the male will have tubercles (small white dots, not to be confused with the disease ich) on their head, pectoral fins and gill covers. Thousands of eggs are produced and the parents are veracious egg eaters and must be removed immediately after spawning.
Additional Comments
The Oranda is best described as a Lionhead with a veiltail. The headgrowth or Wen should encase the entire head except the eyes and mouth. The fins are long and a dorsal fin is present. Not suitable for ponds and low temperatures should be avoided. Orandas tend to be hardy and long lived. Average life span is 15-25 years.

Common Name
Lionhead Goldfish
Other Common Names
--
Scientific Name
Carassius auratus species
Family
Cyprinidae
Community
Goldfish
Class
Goldfish
Temperature
78ºF
Swimming Range
Bottom/Middle
Adult Length
6-8 inches
Feeding Habits
Fresh spinach, zucchini, peas and lettuce. Frozen plankton, vegetable diet, daphnia, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Tablet and Pellet foods also accepted. Live plants will be eaten, so use as a food source.
Compatibility
A peaceful and schooling fish.
Habitat
China: Moderately decorated with rocks, plastic plants and driftwood.
Breeding
During the spawning season the male will have tubercles (small white dots, not to be confused with the disease ich) on their head, pectoral fins and gill covers. Thousands of eggs are produced and the parents are veracious egg eaters and must be removed immediately after spawning.
Additional Comments
The Lionhead is one of the more exotic goldfish. They have an egg shaped body and no dorsal fin. The fins are short and the caudal are divided. The head is covered with a raspberry - like headgrowth or Wen. The Wen grows slowly, taking as much as 3 years to complete . If kept with other types of goldfish, care is needed to be sure they are eating. Lionheads are poor swimmers and can not compete with normally finned fish for food. Average life span is 8-15 years.

Common Name
Red Cap Oranda Goldfish
Other Common Names
--
Scientific Name
--
Family
Cyprinidae
Community
Goldfish
Class
Goldfish
Temperature
78 ºF
Swimming Range
Middle
Adult Length
8-10 inches
Feeding Habits
Fresh spinach, zucchini, peas and lettuce. Frozen plankton, vegetable diet, daphnia, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Tablet and Pellet foods also accepted. Live plants will be eaten, so use as a food source.
Compatibility
A peaceful and schooling fish.
Habitat
China: Moderately decorated with rocks, plastic plants and driftwood.
Breeding
During the spawning season the male will have tubercles (small white dots, not to be confused with the disease ich) on their head, pectoral fins and gill covers. Thousands of eggs are produced and the parents are veracious egg eaters and must be removed immediately after spawning.
Additional Comments
The Oranda is best described as a Lionhead with a veiltail. The headgrowth or Wen should encase the entire head except the eyes and mouth. The fins are long and a dorsal fin is present. Not suitable for ponds and low temperatures should be avoided. Orandas tend to be hardy and long lived. Average life span is 15-25 years.

Common Name
Red Oranda Goldfish
Other Common Names
--
Scientific Name
Carassius auratus species
Family
Cyprinidae
Community
Goldfish
Class
Goldfish
Temperature
78 ºF
Swimming Range
Middle
Adult Length
8-10 inches
Feeding Habits
Fresh spinach, zucchini, peas and lettuce. Frozen plankton, vegetable diet, daphnia, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Tablet and Pellet foods also accepted. Live plants will be eaten, so use as a food source.
Compatibility
A peaceful and schooling fish.
Habitat
China: Moderately decorated with rocks, plastic plants and driftwood.
Breeding
During the spawning season the male will have tubercles (small white dots, not to be confused with the disease ich) on their head, pectoral fins and gill covers. Thousands of eggs are produced and the parents are veracious egg eaters and must be removed immediately after spawning.
Additional Comments
The Oranda is best described as a Lionhead with a veiltail. The headgrowth or Wen should encase the entire head except the eyes and mouth. The fins are long and a dorsal fin is present. Not suitable for ponds and low temperatures should be avoided. Orandas tend to be hardy and long lived. Average life span is 15-25 years.

Common Name
Oranda Goldfish
Other Common Names
--
Scientific Name
Carassius auratus species
Family
Cyprinidae
Community
Goldfish
Class
Goldfish
Temperature
78 ºF
Swimming Range
Middle
Adult Length
8-10 inches
Feeding Habits
Fresh spinach, zucchini, peas and lettuce. Frozen plankton, vegetable diet, daphnia, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Tablet and Pellet foods also accepted. Live plants will be eaten, so use as a food source.
Compatibility
A peaceful and schooling fish.
Habitat
China: Moderately decorated with rocks, plastic plants and driftwood.
Breeding
During the spawning season the male will have tubercles (small white dots, not to be confused with the disease ich) on their head, pectoral fins and gill covers. Thousands of eggs are produced and the parents are veracious egg eaters and must be removed immediately after spawning.
Additional Comments
The Oranda is best described as a Lionhead with a veiltail. The headgrowth or Wen should encase the entire head except the eyes and mouth. The fins are long and a dorsal fin is present. Not suitable for ponds and low temperatures should be avoided. Orandas tend to be hardy and long lived. Average life span is 15-25 years

Common Name
Red and White Oranda Goldfish
Other Common Names
--
Scientific Name
--
Family
Cyprinidae
Community
Goldfish
Class
Goldfish
Temperature
78 ºF
Swimming Range
Middle
Adult Length
8-10 inches
Feeding Habits
Fresh spinach, zucchini, peas and lettuce. Frozen plankton, vegetable diet, daphnia, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Tablet and Pellet foods also accepted. Live plants will be eaten, so use as a food source.
Compatibility
A peaceful and schooling fish.
Habitat
China: Moderately decorated with rocks, plastic plants and driftwood.
Breeding
During the spawning season the male will have tubercles (small white dots, not to be confused with the disease ich) on their head, pectoral fins and gill covers. Thousands of eggs are produced and the parents are veracious egg eaters and must be removed immediately after spawning.
Additional Comments
The Oranda is best described as a Lionhead with a veiltail. The headgrowth or Wen should encase the entire head except the eyes and mouth. The fins are long and a dorsal fin is present. Not suitable for ponds and low temperatures should be avoided. Orandas tend to be hardy and long lived. Average life span is 15-25 years.

Common Name
Sarasa Comet Goldfish
Other Common Names
--
Scientific Name
Carassius auratus species
Family
Cyprinidae
Community
Goldfish
Class
Goldfish
Temperature
78ºF
Swimming Range
Middle
Adult Length
12-16 inches
Feeding Habits
Fresh spinach, zucchini, peas and lettuce. Frozen plankton, vegetable diet, daphnia, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Tablet and Pellet foods also accepted. Live plants will be eaten, so use as a food source.
Compatibility
A peaceful and schooling fish that mixes well with other goldfish. Ideal for a garden pond.
Habitat
China: Moderately decorated with rocks, plastic plants and driftwood.
Breeding
During the spawning season the male will have tubercles (small white dots, not to be confused with the disease ich) on their head, pectoral fins and gill covers. Thousands of eggs are produced and the parents are veracious egg eaters and must be removed immediately after spawning.
Additional Comments
The Sarasa Comet have all derived from the comet goldfish. They vary from a white fish with red markings to a red fish with a white belly. They will grow in proportion to the surroundings. They are hardy and peaceful. Average life span is 15-25 years.

Common Name
Shubunkin Goldfish
Other Common Names
--
Scientific Name
Carassius auratus species
Family
Cyprinidae
Community
Goldfish
Class
Goldfish
Temperature
32-90 ºF
Swimming Range
Middle
Adult Length
8-10 inches
Feeding Habits
Fresh spinach, zucchini, peas and lettuce. Frozen plankton, vegetable diet, daphnia, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Tablet and Pellet foods also accepted. Live plants will be eaten, so use as a food source.
Compatibility
A peaceful and schooling fish that mixes well with other goldfish.
Habitat
China: Moderately decorated with rocks, plastic plants and driftwood.
Breeding
During the spawning season the male will have tubercles (small white dots, not to be confused with the disease ich) on their head, pectoral fins and gill covers. Thousands of eggs are produced and the parents are veracious egg eaters and must be removed immediately after spawning.
Additional Comments
The Shubunkin has a mottled coloration. The base color is blue with a speckled pattern of black, red, white and yellow. They are hardy and do well in outside ponds. Average lifespan is 15-25 years. 7/30/99 temp - hold for image - not linked to category

Common Name
Spotted Dojo
Other Common Names
Weather Loach, Weather Fish, Spotted Weather Loach
Scientific Name
Misgurnus auguillicauda
Family
Cobitidae
Community
Goldfish
Class
Loach
Temperature
68 ºF
Swimming Range
Bottom
Adult Length
8-10 inches
Feeding Habits
Frozen blood worms, brine shrimp, glass worms, beef heart and plankton. Live brine shrimp, blood worms, glass worms and tubifex worms.
Compatibility
Peaceful with the same sized fish, but may eat smaller fish.
Habitat
Japan-China: Moderately decorate with rocks, live plants and driftwood.
Breeding
Adult male's are smaller than females and the second ray of their pectoral fin is thicker.
Additional Comments
Spotted Dojos have periods of time were they go into a frenzy of swimming action. They will madly dash around the tank for no apparent reason, and then settle down again after a few laps around the aquarium.

Common Name
Telescope Goldfish
Other Common Names
Telescope , Globe Eye
Scientific Name
Carassius auratus
Family
--
Community
--
Class
--
Temperature
70-74 ºF
Swimming Range
middle.
Adult Length
6 - 8 inches
Feeding Habits
Fresh spinach, zucchini, peas and lettuce. Frozen plankton, vegetable diet, daphnia, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Tablet and pellet foods also accepted. Live plants placed in the tank, will also be consumed.
Compatibility
A peaceful and schooling fish that mixes well with other goldfish.
Habitat
China. Moderately decorated with rocks, plastic plants and driftwood
Breeding
--
Additional Comments
The Telescope Eye is very similar to the veiltail but differs in as much as the caudal fin is forked rather than square cut. They are available in a wide range of colors and patterns including an albino form and a scaleless variety. The eyes should be of uniform size and the fins should be full. The Telescope Eye is a hardy goldfish and tends to be long lived. Average live span is 15-25 years.