Peixe-dourado

Carassius auratus

Advanced Freshwater Peaceful, social and gregarious. Very active, swims throughout the aquarium. Omnivorous with a herbivorous tendency. May eat plants and small fish. Cyprinidae

Max Size 30.0 cm (11.8")

Min Tank 400 L (106 gal)

Min Group 1+

Diet Omnivore - food, algae, larvae

Water Parameters

Temperature

10.0-21.0°C

50-70°F

6.0-8.0

Hardness (dGH)

5.0-19.0

Min Tank Size

400 L

106 gal

About

One of the first fish species to be domesticated. Can live 25 years or more. Varieties with different shapes, colors, and sizes.

Behavior & Temperament

Peaceful, social and gregarious. Very active, swims throughout the aquarium. Omnivorous with a herbivorous tendency. May eat plants and small fish.

Feeding

Omnivore - food, algae, larvae

Breeding

Oviparous. Spawns in shallow, vegetated water. May spawn in batches at intervals of up to two weeks. Parents do not care for the offspring. Reaches sexual maturity at about 3 years.

Care Notes

Sensitive to parameter fluctuations. Sensitive to ammonia. Needs hiding spots. Prefers dark substrate

Compatibility

Good for community tanks

Quick Summary

Scientific Name	Carassius auratus
Family	Cyprinidae
Category	Fish
Care Level	Advanced
Water Type	Freshwater
Max Size	30.0 cm (11.8")
Min Tank	400 L (106 gal)
Min Group	1+
Diet	Omnivore - food, algae, larvae
Temperament	Peaceful, social and gregarious. Very active, swims throughout the aquarium. Omnivorous with a herbivorous tendency. May eat plants and small fish.