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Goldfish (Carassius auratus) are small ornamental Freshwater Fish that are commonly kept as pets. Goldfish were originally domesticated from the Prussian carp (Carassius gibelio), a dark greyish brown carp native to Asia. It was first bred for color in China over 1,000 years ago. Due to selective breeding, goldfish have been developed into many distinct breeds and are now found in various colors, color patterns, forms and sizes far different from those of the original domesticated carp.
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Is Tilapia a Goldfish?
When goldfish are large enough, they are called carp. Tilapia is not a goldfish or a carp, although the species does have some similarity.
Can a normal goldfish fertilize the eggs of ronda goldfish?
All goldfish types are the same species, so all types can breed.
Is Betta a breed of Goldfish?
No. They are entirely different species. Goldfish are a coldwater species of carp "Carassius auratus" and the Betta or Siamese fighter is a tropical anabantid "Betta splendens".
Is goldfish and a molly are the same species?
No a Goldfish is it's own species, while the Black Molly belongs to the Livebearer family (Guppies,Swordtails, Platys and Mollies
Can 130 goldfish survive in an always wet bog year round in west Virginia?
Goldfish need water to swim and breath in, not mud. There are some species of fish that have evolved to survive in mud but Goldfish are not one of those species.
What eat goldfish besides humans?
Many other larger fish and many species of bird eat goldfish.
Can you List fish to get along with goldfish?
Rudd, Orfe, some species of Catfish will all be OK in cold water with Goldfish.
What species of goldfish shouldn't be kept together?
Any kind of goldfish will mix OK with any other kind of goldfish. Goldfish are all one species with many 'sports' that have been developed by selective breeding. The only No! No! is if you have some well bred fish and don't want them to cross breed at breeding time. Then you will need to keep type with type, otherwise, since they are the same species, they will cross breed and your resultant fry will be almost worthless crossbred goldfish.
Why are goldfish called goldfish when they can be different colours?
goldfish are not always one color because they have different species. Also, goldfish can change colors over time. They won't always be gold or maybe they won't always be white or whatever color your goldfish is.
What types of fish can live with a goldfish besides koi and the common goldfish?
Rudd, Golden Orfe, Blue Dace, some species of Catfish. Check with your local pet shop what coldwater species they can get.
Can goldfish breed with sarasa comets?
Yes they are different variations/varieties of the same species.
Is there a blue goldfish?
There is a kind of goldfish called the 'Shubunkin' with purple stripes on it but there is no pure purple goldfish species.
