Carpa dorada (Carassius auratus)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

18–26 °C

pH

7–8

Dureza GH

8–20 dGH

Tamaño adulto

15–25 cm

Tanque mínimo

80 L

Capa de nado

All levels; slow cruiser

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Peaceful but boisterous

Origen

China — domesticated from crucian carp over 1,000 years

Descripción de la especie

A thousand years of Chinese selective breeding condensed into one fish. Goldfish are hardy but messy: they grow large, dig up plants, and produce heavy waste, so generous water volume and filtration come before ornament.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Ponds and slow waters

Corriente

Still to gentle

Oxígeno disuelto

Appreciates extra aeration

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Large smooth gravel — they dig

Decoración dura

Avoid sharp décor that tears fins

Plantas

Hardy or potted; expect casualties

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Singles or groups; space decides

Dieta

Omnivore; sinking pellets prevent bloat

Compañeros recomendados

• Other fancy goldfish — Matched pace and temperature
• White cloud minnow — Cool-water companion
• Plecos — Effective algae crew

Evitar con

• Tropical community fish — Temperature mismatch
• Delicate plants — Dug up and eaten
• Small fish — May be eaten as it grows

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Males develop breeding tubercles on gill covers; females are rounder when full of eggs

Método de cría

Egg-scatterer over plants at dawn in shallow water; remove parents after spawning.

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