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Carassius auratus, , 19
Origin:
China
Etymology: auratus, means golden
Synonyms: Cyprinus auratus
First
European import: Unk, the oldest
breeding report is from The Netherlands, 1728.
Description: See pictures.
Care: The average goldfishbowl is designed to torture the fish! Keep the fish in a large 1 metertank(better 1.5m), which should be well filtered, and receive frequent waterchanges!
Temperature: 5-25 degrees
Feeding: Omnivorous, al food is accepted.
Size: Up to 35 cm
pH: 6.0-8.5
Breeding: Easy, well cared for fish will frequently spawn. Over a 100 eggs are laid, which will hatch in 4-6 days, and can immediately be fed artemia.
Sexual dimorphism: Females much fatter.
Prices: 0.5-100€
Additional: Goldfish can live 40 years, but the majority dies within half a year.
Picture references: Pictures E. Naus
References:Baensch, H. A., Riehl, R.(1982): Aquarien Atlas I. Mergus Verlag, Melle, Germany.(click on the link to buy this book)