To which family of fish does the goldfish belong?
Goldfish Goldfish The goldfish ("Carassius auratus") is a freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae of order Cypriniformes. It is one of the most commonly kept aquarium fish. A relatively small member of the carp family (which also includes the Prussian carp and the crucian carp), the goldfish is native to East Asia. It was first selectively bred in Ancient China more than a thousand years ago, and several distinct breeds have since been developed. Goldfish breeds vary greatly in size, body shape, fin configuration and colouration (various combinations of white, yellow, orange, red, brown, and black are known). Starting in ancient
Common goldfish of larger fish which is, in general terms, considered a good sign, as a willingness to feed is indicative of a healthy goldfish. It is a common practice to keep common goldfish in a small bowl, but this allows waste in the water to build up to toxic levels and does not provide enough oxygen. For every small/young goldfish, there should ideally be at least of water. A good filter, with no heater, is recommended because these fish can get larger than . Tank recommendations range up to . It is possible to keep small goldfish in smaller tanks, but