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What type of body covering does a goldfish have?
The goldfish has a body covering of scales. All fish have scales (even skarks), though their shape and composition vary.
What is a pearlscale goldfish?
They are a fancy goldfish (Carassius auratus). They were bred to have scales that look like pearls.
Do goldfish have skin?
gold fish have fish scales.
Could you give me a name for a goldfish?
goldie or scales
Do pregnant goldfish lose any scales before they give birth?
No, goldfish reproduce using external fertilization; goldfish are never pregnant.
Your goldfish is all alone but he has some scales missing?
If your goldfish is all alone then you know it isn't from fighting or other fish. It is probably that he is growing and the scales will soon replace themselves.
What is a goldfish's body made of?
A goldfish's body is made of scales, fins, organs, and bones covered by a layer of skin.
How many scales does a 1 year old goldfish have?
Gold fish have layers of scales. can be around 8300-18,700
Why did your goldfish Trevor lose all of its scales and soon after die?
Fish naturally loose their scales, but if your fish are loosing many scales at once, its not natural. Goldfish may loose their scales if they are stressed. If you get another fish, try medicating the tank with something like MelaFix for a while to prevent that from happening.
Are goldfish kosher?
Yes, goldfish are kosher! They are part of the carp family which have both fins and scales fulfilling the laws of kashrut.
Would more than one goldfish shed at the same time?
Goldfish have scales rather than hair, and as such, they do not shed
How do the scales of a goldfish protect the body?
A goldfish's scales act like a person's skin. They retain the fish's fluid's and keep out viral, fungal, and bacterial pathogens that would normally make the fish sick.
