Goldfish 4-6 Cm
Goldfish 4-6 Cm

Goldfish 4-6 Cm

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Common goldfish (Carassius auratus)

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.

Behaviour & maintenance

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.

Diet

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.

Water quality

  • Ideal temperature: 18 - 24 °C
  • pH: 6.8 - 7.5
  • GH: 6 - 12 °dGH
  • KH: 4 - 8 °KH
  • Conductivity: 300 - 600 µS

Before introduction, treat the water with a suitable water conditioner to remove chlorine and heavy metals.

Decor & environment

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.

Maintenance sheet

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

Aquabota tip

Weekly maintenance of 20% water and a well-sized filter will ensure clear, healthy water.
Discover our range of aquarium filters for goldfish.

Shipping & delivery of live fish

The fish are shipped with care in suitable isothermal packaging, guaranteeing their safety during transport.

Delivery methods

  • France Express (secure home delivery in France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
  • In-store collection at Sombreffe (Belgium)

Shipment organisation

  • Orders closed: every Monday at 10.00 am.
  • France: departures on Monday or Tuesday, depending on the delivery department, for delivery between Tuesday and Thursday.
  • Belgium & Luxembourg: departures on Monday and Tuesday for delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday.
categorie
Poissons d’eau froide
origine
Élevés en captivité
espece
Poisson rouge – Shubunkin – Sarasa
DELIVERY OF LIVE ANIMALS – FRANCE EXPRESS

Delivery of live animals with France Express (mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg)

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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