How do I know what kind of goldfish I have?

How do I know what kind of goldfish I have?

Goldfish With a Streamlined Body and Double Tail

1. Defining features: Red / white body in the most prized varieties.
2. Description: Very similar shape to the common goldfish.
3. Body: Streamlined.
4. Tail: Split double.
5. Dorsal fin: Yes.
6. Eye Type: Normal.
7. Wen hood: No.
8. Color: Red and white pattern unique to each individual.

What do mating goldfish look like?

How do you know if goldfish are mating? The male goldfish will develop small, white spots along their gills (these can often be mistaken for signs of disease, so look carefully!). At the same time, the female goldfish will become fatter and more rounded. The male goldfish will then chase the female around the tank.

How fast do goldfish multiply?

Goldfish eggs are a good source of nutrients and will be eaten by the inhabitants of the pond, including the parents. Any remaining embryos can hatch in 2 to 7 days depending on the temperature of the goldfish pond water. The warmer the water, the faster the incubation time.

Can goldfish have babies in a fish tank?

No. Goldfish cannot actually be pregnant because they cannot carry live babies inside of their bodies. They release unfertilized eggs into the water where the male fertilizes them and they wait to hatch.

What do goldfish eggs look like in a fish tank?

Goldfish eggs actually look like small round “bubbles”. They’re clear in color except for a small dark spot in the middle of the egg. Goldfish eggs are extremely sticky. If your goldfish lay eggs then you’ll probably find them attached to a leaf or piece of plant.

Can you put goldfish in tap water?

Can a goldfish live in tap water? Goldfish cannot live in untreated water straight from the tap. This is because tap water contains chemicals that are bad for your fish. And, even worse, can kill all of the ‘good bacteria’ in your tank.

What size tank do you need for 2 goldfish?

Based on the rules above, the goldfish tank size we recommend for two goldfish is: 42 gallons for two Common goldfish. That’s 30 gallons for the first fish and 12 additional gallons for the second fish.

What is the most popular goldfish?

Fantail. Fantails are the most popular kind of fancy goldfish you can find. These fish have been around forever and have a loyal fan base in the aquarist community. Their name gives away their obvious tail shape but their coloration feels very much like the “classic” goldfish look.

What size fish tank do I need for 2 goldfish?

Since each goldfish generally require an average of 20-gallons of water, 2 to 3 healthy goldfish can live happily in a 40-gallon aquarium, but 50 to 60 gallons are recommended for 2-common goldfish or up to 4 small goldfish.