Goldfish Facts
Find here the proven Goldfish facts of the species known as 'chin-yu in China, 'kingyo' in Japan, 'goldfisch' in Germany and 'poisson rouge' in France.
It's hardy nature and bright coloration will continue to endear it to future generations of fishkeepers, who will enjoy the challenge of maintaining and developing the more fancy and bizarre varieties.
Today, millions of goldfish are bred every year in North America, the Far East and Europe for distribution to fishkeepers around the world.
Know these facts about them?
TRUE GOLDFISH FACTS
Family:
Cyprinidae (Carp family)
Scientific name:
Carassius auratus auratus
Origins:
Southern China and mostly bred from the Crucian Carp.
Species Availability:
It is known that there …show more content…
Vision:
They don't have eyelids to close and their vision is not good.
They do sleep though, rather going into a type of hybernation stage for short periods.
Eating:
Goldfish are Omnivores and will basically eat anything, from vegetables to meat. They have small teeth in their mouth, but food is processed largely by teeth plates in the back of their throat.
Sociability:
Goldfish are not aggressive fish and tend to form schools.
It is commonly seen that they eat their own eggs and offspring.
Lifespan:
Records exist of goldfish living for more than 40 years. A lifespan of 10-20 years is not uncommon under the correct conditions.
Growth and Size:
Specimens up to 30cm (12inches) long and weighing 4.5kg (10lb) have already been noted. Goldfish can normally reach a length of 20-25cm (8-10inches) at 5-6 years of age in a size tank that allows this, and with the proper care.
Distribution:
Worldwide and found in aquariums, ornamental pools and natural waters.
Intelligence:
They have a memory-span of at least three months and can distinguish between different shapes, colors and sounds.
Reproduction facts:
Goldfish are egg-layers and the eggs hatch within 48 to 72
Find here the proven Goldfish facts of the species known as 'chin-yu in China, 'kingyo' in Japan, 'goldfisch' in Germany and 'poisson rouge' in France.
It's hardy nature and bright coloration will continue to endear it to future generations of fishkeepers, who will enjoy the challenge of maintaining and developing the more fancy and bizarre varieties.
Today, millions of goldfish are bred every year in North America, the Far East and Europe for distribution to fishkeepers around the world.
Know these facts about them?
TRUE GOLDFISH FACTS
Family:
Cyprinidae (Carp family)
Scientific name:
Carassius auratus auratus
Origins:
Southern China and mostly bred from the Crucian Carp.
Species Availability:
It is known that there …show more content…
Vision:
They don't have eyelids to close and their vision is not good.
They do sleep though, rather going into a type of hybernation stage for short periods.
Eating:
Goldfish are Omnivores and will basically eat anything, from vegetables to meat. They have small teeth in their mouth, but food is processed largely by teeth plates in the back of their throat.
Sociability:
Goldfish are not aggressive fish and tend to form schools.
It is commonly seen that they eat their own eggs and offspring.
Lifespan:
Records exist of goldfish living for more than 40 years. A lifespan of 10-20 years is not uncommon under the correct conditions.
Growth and Size:
Specimens up to 30cm (12inches) long and weighing 4.5kg (10lb) have already been noted. Goldfish can normally reach a length of 20-25cm (8-10inches) at 5-6 years of age in a size tank that allows this, and with the proper care.
Distribution:
Worldwide and found in aquariums, ornamental pools and natural waters.
Intelligence:
They have a memory-span of at least three months and can distinguish between different shapes, colors and sounds.
Reproduction facts:
Goldfish are egg-layers and the eggs hatch within 48 to 72