{"product_id":"red-fantail-goldfish-carassius-auratus","title":"Red Fantail Goldfish | Carassius auratus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Fantail is a hardy, forgiving fancy goldfish in a single bold red, with the classic egg-shaped body and paired, flowing double tail. Gentle and slow-moving, it's the ideal first fancy goldfish and reaches around 15–20cm in a roomy, well-filtered coldwater tank. Long-lived and full of character, Fantails are a coldwater favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoldfish are domesticated fish descended from wild carp of East Asia. The Fantail is one of the oldest and hardiest of the fancy varieties, bred for its rounded body and twin tail. It prefers cool, clean water and adapts well to indoor aquarium life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA short, deep, egg-shaped body in solid red, with a divided double caudal fin that fans out gracefully behind it. Fantails swim slowly and a little awkwardly compared to single-tailed goldfish, and mature fish reach a substantial 15–20cm including the tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, gentle and slow. Because they can't compete with fast fish for food, they're best kept only with other fancy goldfish of similar swimming ability. They are sociable and enjoy company of their own kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore prone to digestive issues if fed poorly. Offer a quality sinking goldfish pellet with plenty of vegetable matter such as blanched peas and greens; pre-soak dry foods to reduce the risk of swim-bladder problems common in round-bodied fancies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFantails need cool, clean, well-oxygenated water with strong filtration to handle their heavy waste. Avoid extreme cold; they do best in the mid-range for goldfish. Keep the tank large and uncluttered with smooth décor, as their trailing fins and protruding features can be damaged on sharp objects. They will nibble and uproot soft plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgg-scatterers that spawn as temperatures rise in spring. They breed more readily in ponds or large tanks with spawning mops; adults eat the eggs, so separate the spawn to raise fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarassius auratus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Fantail Goldfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDomesticated (ancestral to East Asia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–20cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (slow)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 litres or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–23°C (coldwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–19 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners wanting a hardy first fancy goldfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — nibbles and uproots plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther fancy goldfish of similar swimming ability — Orandas, Ryukins, Black Moors and other Fantails. Keep the group to gentle, slow-moving companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast single-tailed goldfish like comets and commons that outcompete them for food, tropical species needing heated water, and fin-nippers that damage their trailing tails.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232823263523,"sku":"AA3779-S","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232823296291,"sku":"AA3779","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232823329059,"sku":"AA3779-L","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/red-fantail-goldfish-carassi-43091451281699.webp?v=1790306576","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/red-fantail-goldfish-carassius-auratus","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}