{"product_id":"mixed-fancy-goldfish-carassius-auratus-freshwater","title":"Mixed Fancy Goldfish (Carassius auratus)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Mixed Fancy Goldfish (\u003cem\u003eCarassius auratus\u003c\/em\u003e) are a hand-selected, premium assortment of round-bodied fancy varieties in the 2 to 3 inch range. Depending on the week the mix may include orandas, ryukins, fantails, telescopes, and other egg-shaped beauties in a rainbow of orange, red, white, calico, and black. Each one is picked for color and finnage, so you get a lively, varied display of one of the friendliest fish in the hobby. Because this is an assortment, the exact varieties and colors you receive will vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003efreshwater fish\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e to build a bright, peaceful coldwater aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFancy goldfish are \u003cstrong\u003ecoldwater fish\u003c\/strong\u003e and do best between 65 and 75°F, so they rarely need a heater. They are big eaters with a heavy waste load, which means strong filtration and regular water changes are the keys to keeping them healthy. Plan on at least 20 gallons for your first fancy goldfish and roughly 10 more gallons for each additional fish. They are not suited to bowls or tiny tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound-bodied fancy goldfish can be prone to buoyancy and swim-bladder trouble, so feed a quality sinking goldfish food and pre-soak floating foods so they sink. Round out the diet with blanched vegetables like peas and spinach. Give them smooth decor and rounded gravel, since their delicate eyes and trailing fins are easy to scratch on sharp ornaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eQuick Care Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:8px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#BBDEFB;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003eFancy Goldfish (assorted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarassius auratus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eCurrent Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003eAbout 2 to 3 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e5 to 8 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e20 gallons, plus 10 per extra fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003ePeaceful, social\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e65 to 75°F (coldwater, no heater needed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e7.0 to 8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e10 to 15+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFancy goldfish are gentle, slow swimmers and do best with their own kind. House them with other round-bodied fancy goldfish of similar size so no one gets out-competed at feeding time. Avoid fast single-tail goldfish like comets and commons, which will outpace and outgrow them, and skip tropical community fish, which need warmer water. They are not nippy, but their flowing fins can tempt fin-nippers, so choose tankmates carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA quality sinking staple such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/api-goldfish-pellets-premium-complete-nutrition-fish-food-for-healthy-growth-color\"\u003eAPI Goldfish Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e, supplemented with blanched vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong filtration and clean water: dechlorinate every water change with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding a goldfish community? Pair them with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/mixed-oranda-goldfish-carassius-auratus-fancy-goldfish\"\u003eMixed Oranda Goldfish\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/shubunkin-goldfish-carassius-auratus-freshwater\"\u003eShubunkin Goldfish\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep one in a bowl?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Goldfish are messy, fast-growing fish that need a properly filtered tank of at least 20 gallons to stay healthy and reach their full size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they need a heater?\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually not. Goldfish are coldwater fish that thrive at normal room temperature, between 65 and 75°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich varieties will I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a premium assortment, so the exact mix of orandas, ryukins, fantails, and other fancy types varies by availability. Visit the store to hand-pick your favorites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big will they get?\u003c\/strong\u003e Fancy goldfish typically reach 5 to 8 inches as adults and can live well over a decade with good care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48175658893531,"sku":"F8001","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/EVERGREEN.2025.05.13_PP_FLG-8.jpg?v=1769091353","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/mixed-fancy-goldfish-carassius-auratus-freshwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}