Free delivery in Belgium and reduced shipping costs of €2.99 to France on orders over €59!
Free delivery in Belgium and reduced shipping costs of €2.99 to France on orders over €59!
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Robust cold-water fish ideal for beginners
The common goldfish(Carassius auratus) is one of the most popular cold-water fish. Easy to keep and very sociable, they are ideal for family aquariums or small outdoor ponds.
These fish are peaceful, gregarious and curious. It likes to live in groups (minimum 2 to 3 individuals) in a spacious aquarium of at least 60 L per fish. Avoid tanks that are too small, or fishballs, which are detrimental to the fish's well-being.
For more information on keeping goldfish, see our guide: Guide to keeping goldfish.
Goldfish are omnivores: they like flakes, pellets and fresh food. We recommend varying its food to maintain bright colours and good digestive health.
➤ Discover our selection of goldfish foods.
Before introduction, treat the water with a suitable water conditioner to remove chlorine and heavy metals.
This fish likes to dig in the ground: choose fine sand and robust aquatic plants such asAnubias orElodea.
Avoid plants that are too fragile and could be uprooted.
| Scientific name | Carassius auratus |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 15 - 25 cm (up to 30 cm in ponds) |
| Origin | Asia (breeding stock) |
| Temperature | 18 - 24 °C |
| pH | 6.8 - 7.5 |
| GH | 6 - 12 °dGH |
| KH | 4 - 8 °KH |
| Conductivity | 300 - 600 µS |
| Life expectancy | 10 - 20 years |
| Behaviour | Calm, gregarious |
| Living zone | Environment / bottom |
| Minimum volume | 60 L per individual |
| Diet | Omnivore |
Weekly maintenance of 20% water and a well-sized filter will ensure clear, healthy water.
Discover our range of aquarium filters for goldfish.
The fish are shipped with care in suitable isothermal packaging, guaranteeing their safety during transport.
Specific References
When will my order be shipped?
We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays only. No shipments are made from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive.
Any order containing live animals must be placed before Monday at 10:00 am.
It will be shipped on Monday or Tuesday of the same week, depending on the destination.
How long will it take for my order to be delivered?
Delivery takes 24 hours (48 hours maximum) on weekdays.
No deliveries are made on weekends.
How will my order be shipped?
Via France Express, a carrier approved for the transport of animals.
Delivery is secure and the packaging is suitable (insulated boxes).
We add refrigerated packs in summer and heat packs in winter.
Where do you deliver?
Throughout mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Important: no deliveries will be made to pick-up points.
Do I need to be at home to receive the parcel?
Yes, you must be present.
You must be available at the specified time slot so that the delivery driver can hand-deliver the parcel.
Live animals are transported separately from other items. AquaBota is entitled to postpone a shipment in the event of adverse weather conditions.
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