{"product_id":"panda-butterfly-goldfish-carassius-auratus-freshwater","title":"Panda Butterfly 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.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Panda Butterfly Goldfish (\u003cem\u003eCarassius auratus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a real head-turner, wrapped in bold black and white panda coloring and finished with a broad, flowing butterfly tail. Its rounded body and telescope-style eyes give it a gentle, almost cartoonish charm that looks stunning viewed from above. Hardy and social, it is a wonderful centerpiece for a cool-water fancy goldfish tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/black-moor-goldfish-carassius-auratus-freshwater\"\u003efancy goldfish\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater livestock and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool, clean water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goldfish are temperate fish that thrive between 65 and 75°F and rarely need a heater indoors. They are messy eaters, so give them strong filtration and stay consistent with water changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plan on about 20 gallons for the first fancy goldfish and roughly 10 more gallons per additional fish. They grow larger and live longer than most people expect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButterfly tail:\u003c\/strong\u003e The signature split, fan-shaped tail is at its best viewed from above. Keep decor smooth and snag-free to protect the delicate finnage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEyesight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Telescope-eyed fancy goldfish have limited vision, so give this one a little extra time to find its food and keep tankmates calm and slow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e An omnivore. Offer a quality sinking goldfish pellet or gel food plus the occasional blanched vegetable. Sinking foods help prevent the swim-bladder and buoyancy issues round-bodied fancies are prone to with floating flakes.\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;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePanda Butterfly Goldfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarassius auratus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6 to 8 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e20 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e65 to 75°F (coldwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e7.0 to 8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eModerate to hard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCaptive-bred fancy goldfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store only\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat with:\u003c\/strong\u003e other slow, round-bodied fancy goldfish such as orandas, ranchus, telescopes, and ryukins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse caution:\u003c\/strong\u003e avoid fast single-tailed goldfish like comets and common goldfish, which outcompete fancies at feeding time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkip:\u003c\/strong\u003e tropical community fish that need warmer water, and any fin-nipping species that may target the long tail.\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;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/repashy-super-gold-goldfish-koi-gel-food\"\u003eRepashy Super Gold Goldfish \u0026amp; Koi Gel Food\u003c\/a\u003e for color and growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-nutridiet-goldfish-flakes-probiotic\"\u003eSeachem NutriDiet Goldfish Flakes\u003c\/a\u003e with probiotics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix in more fancy goldfish: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/black-moor-goldfish-carassius-auratus-freshwater\"\u003eBlack Moor\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/red-cap-oranda-goldfish-carassius-auratus-freshwater\"\u003eRed Cap Oranda\u003c\/a\u003e, or a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/shubunkin-goldfish-carassius-auratus-freshwater\"\u003eShubunkin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater livestock and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need a heater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Goldfish are coldwater fish and do best at normal room temperature, around 65 to 75°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big will it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA healthy Panda Butterfly can reach 6 to 8 inches, so plan to grow it into a larger tank over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it live with tropical community fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is not ideal. Goldfish prefer cooler water and gentle, slow tankmates, so other fancy goldfish are the best match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does it look at food so slowly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTelescope-eyed fancies have reduced vision. Drop food near them and give them a moment to find it, and avoid fast eaters that steal every bite.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48891042234587,"sku":"310182","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_fa288240-64b6-4d72-84f3-5666ede311c3.png?v=1781874278","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/panda-butterfly-goldfish-carassius-auratus-freshwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}