Description of gold aquarium fish
Despite the fact that fish of this species are called"golden", they can be not only golden, but also reddish, pale pink, black-blue, yellow, bronze, etc. Although the golden color is, of course, considered the main one. It is important that the back is several tones darker than the belly.
Aquarium goldfish are beautiful and unpretentious Photo: Getty There are many subspecies of this fish, here are the main characteristics for all subspecies:
- The size can reach 35 cm in length, although more often there are miniature individuals.
- In females, a rounded abdomen appears during the spawning period.
- The gills of males are covered with white specks.
Each subspecies has its own characteristics. For example, stargazers have huge round eyes, the veiltail has a tail 5-6 times longer than its body, and the oranda has a funny growth on its head in the form of a cap.
Contents of goldfish in the aquarium
First, choose a suitable aquarium.There should be 50 liters of water per individual. In a large aquarium, the density of fish can be slightly increased, for example, keeping 4-5 fish in a 150 liter aquarium. But you should not overdo it with increasing the density of aquarium inhabitants. There should be coarse sand or pebbles at the bottom of the aquarium, as these fish like to dig in the ground. You also need to plant plants with large leaves and a strong root system. Good aeration is another must. In addition, you need to provide your pets with filtration and natural lighting. The water temperature should be within 15-30 ° C. It is advisable to change it depending on the season. Thus, the suitable temperature in spring and summer is 18-23 ° C, and in winter and autumn - 15-18 ° C. This type of fish can be kept together with other calm species. In terms of food, the fish are unpretentious. They eat a lot and well. Their diet should consist of live and plant food. However, they need much less protein than their tropical counterparts. The easiest way is to buy ready-made food in flakes or granules. It contains all the necessary elements of the diet. If you decide to get yourself a goldfish, first of all, take care of a spacious "home" for it. For this type of fish, this rule of keeping is key. Continue reading
