Fish Species

Fantail Goldfish

Fantail Goldfish - Description

The Fantail Goldfish is one of the many varieties of fancy goldfish. It can be recognised by its slightly egg shaped body and split/double fins. The Fantail is the western form of the Japanese Ryukin goldfish and is much smaller than other fancy goldfish varieties. The Fantail Goldfish can be purchased in a variety of colors and is ideal for the beginner.

Popular Name: Fantail Goldfish
Species: Carassius auratus auratus

Profile of the Fantail Goldfish

 This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Fantail Goldfish species. A video has also been included.

  • Size: Up to 15cm

  • Fish Tank conditions: Temp 13 to 21 Degrees

  • Diet / Feeding: Commercial Dried Fish Food

  • Temperament: Sociable, good community fish

  • Habitat: Coldwater Aquariums and  Ponds

  • Behaviour: Peaceful Fish that needs plenty of space, ideally home in a large tank with plenty of planting

Scientific Classification of the Fantail Goldfish

 Definition: Scientific classification, or biological classification, is how biologists group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the science of taxonomy.

  • Species: Carassius auratus auratus

  • Popular Name: Fantail Goldfish

  • Kingdom: Animalia

  • Phylum: Chordata

  • Class: Actinopterygii

  • Order: Cypriniformes

  • Family: Cyprinidae

Pet Fish Index

Facts about Fish Species - Fantail Goldfish

The colours, shapes and sizes of individual fishes varies enormously - you really need excellent quality pictures or photographs to assist in the identification process.

A combination of the number of fins and their characteristics, color, scale counts, general features, maximum length and distribution are used during a species identification process.

 

The species detailed on this website are Tropical, Saltwater, Aquarium , Marine , Pet , Pond, Clown, Koi, Beta (Betta), Gold Fish (Goldfish), Star, Angel, Puffer, Discus, Piranha, Rainbow, Parrot, Crustaceans, Sea Anemones and Coral.

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