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Pompom Goldfish

Carassius auratus

AnimaliaChordataActinopterygiiCypriniformesCyprinidae

Variety of Common Goldfish · Pompom

📍 China (captive-developed)

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Distinctive fancy goldfish with enlarged nasal tissue forming fluffy pom-pom bundles at the nostrils. Often paired with a butterfly or double tail. Requires care to keep the nasal bundles intact.

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pH
6.5–7.5
diet
omnivore
maxSize
6 inches
minTankSize
20 gallons
temperature
50–72°F (10–22°C)

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Temperature

50–72°F

10–22°C

Natural Habitat Temperature

75°61°46°JFMAMJJASOND

46°F 75°F seasonal range  · (Jan low, Jul high)

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