Veiltail Goldfish
Carassius auratus (Cauda de Véu)
Advanced
Freshwater
Peaceful and elegant. Swims slowly because of its long fins. Vulnerable to aggressive fish. Prefers calm, well‑filtered water.
Cyprinidae
Max Size
25.0 cm (9.8")
Min Tank
400 L (106 gal)
Min Group
1+
Diet
Omnivore - balanced diet
Water Parameters
Temperature
18.0-24.0°C
64-75°F
pH
6.8-7.6
Hardness (dGH)
5.0-19.0
Min Tank Size
400 L
106 gal
About
Variety with long, flowing double tail. Very developed fins. Slow and graceful swimming. Sensitive to water quality.
Behavior & Temperament
Peaceful and elegant. Swims slowly because of its long fins. Vulnerable to aggressive fish. Prefers calm, well‑filtered water.
Feeding
Omnivore - balanced diet
Breeding
Oviparous. Reproduction similar to common kinguio. Long fins may hinder breeding. Requires plants for spawning.
Care Notes
Sensitive to parameter fluctuations. Sensitive to ammonia. Needs hiding spots. Prefers dark substrate
Compatibility
Best kept alone or with similar species
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Carassius auratus (Cauda de Véu) |
|---|---|
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Category | Fish |
| Care Level | Advanced |
| Water Type | Freshwater |
| Max Size | 25.0 cm (9.8") |
| Min Tank | 400 L (106 gal) |
| Min Group | 1+ |
| Diet | Omnivore - balanced diet |
| Temperament | Peaceful and elegant. Swims slowly because of its long fins. Vulnerable to aggressive fish. Prefers calm, well‑filtered water. |
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