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Care and Compatibility of Pearlscale Goldfish - Carassius auratus VI
Introduction
The pearlscale goldfish (Carassius auratus), also known as the pearlscale, is one of the many varieties of goldfish. It is characterized by its thick, rounded scales that give it a pearl-like appearance. Native to China, this fish is very popular in aquaristics due to its unique look and hardy nature.
Behavior
The pearlscale goldfish is a calm and peaceful fish that gets along well with other fish of the same species or similar temperament. It prefers swimming in the middle and bottom parts of the aquarium and enjoys exploring its environment. Providing a spacious tank is important to avoid stress.
Sexual Dimorphism
Sexual differences in pearlscale goldfish are subtle. Males typically have small white bumps on their gills and pectoral fins during the breeding season, while females tend to be rounder and more robust.
Reproduction
Breeding the pearlscale goldfish in captivity can be achieved with relative ease. During the breeding season, males chase females and the females deposit their eggs on aquarium plants. The eggs hatch in a few days and the fry should be fed finely crushed foods.
Aquarium Conditions
The tank for pearlscale goldfish should be large and well-filtered, as these fish produce a significant amount of waste. It is recommended to decorate with sturdy plants and smooth surfaces to avoid damaging their delicate scales. The water should be clean and well-oxygenated.
Feeding
The pearlscale goldfish is omnivorous and accepts a wide variety of foods, including flakes, pellets, vegetables, and live or frozen foods. It is important to feed it several times a day in small amounts to avoid digestive issues.
Complexity
The pearlscale goldfish is relatively easy to care for and suitable for beginner aquarists. However, it requires regular tank maintenance to keep the water quality high and prevent diseases.
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To do an analysis more detailed about coexistence and behavior of Carassius auratus VI (Pearlscale Goldfish) use the Aquarium simulation tool, if you do this you can test different ways to combine the Pearlscale Goldfish with other fishes giving the dimensions and space on you aquarium, on this way you can known the optimal configuration for keep the fishes that you want.
You can also find out the 73 species compatible with the Carassius auratus VI (Pearlscale Goldfish) can live together.
Note: The parameters of the water such as PH and temperature are also used to calculate the compatibility of the species.
Compatible species (73)
Compatible (16 Species)
Compatible without any restriction
Similar Sizes (15 Species)
They can coexist if they are the same size or very similar sizes, it does not work in all cases, there may be exceptions.
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Considerable size difference (23 Species)
They can coexist while they are similar in size or the size difference is not very abysmal, since as the fish grows it increases the chances of eating its partner that did not grow much.
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Food competition (18 Species)
They can live together but you have to be careful since it is likely that the fastest fish will take all the food and leave nothing for their partners who are slow swimmers, so you have to make sure that everyone can eat.
Compatible if space is enough (1 Species)
They can coexist together if the aquarium they share is large and spacious enough for both species to feel good, as some fish may attack others to feel that they have little space and try to eliminate the competition.
Pearlscale Goldfish
Carassius auratus VI
- Ph: 6.5 - 7.5
- Temperature (c°): 20 - 23
- Measures: 10 cm - 15cm
- Aquarium Capacity:
23 Liters - 6 Gallons - Alimentación: Omnivores
- Comportamiento: Peaceful
- Habitad: Asian
- Morfología: Bright colors
- Preferencias del Acuario: Natural plants
- Tamaño: Medium
- Taxonomía: Fish
- Tipo de Agua: African, Sweet water
- Velocidad de nado o movimiento: Slow
- Zona de Nado: Aquarium background, Swim in the middle of the aquarium