Description
Red & White Mix Fancy Goldfish
Fancy Fantail Goldfish are a very friendly and active variety of goldfish (carassius auratus) and thrive in cold to temperate community aquaria. Slow swimmers, very condusive to a peaceful aquarium environment, fancy goldfish are ideal tankmates around smaller shoaling fish such as danios or white cloud mountain minnows.
The colouration of red and white fancy goldfish is a random mixture of red, orange and white - some colours may be more prominent. The photograph is for illustrative purposes only and may differ to that which you receive.
Can I keep Fantail Fancy Goldfish in a garden pond?
Red & white fancy goldfish, like most fantail goldfish, are not typical goldfish, and require a more temperate environment than common goldfish. They will not thrive or survive easily in extreme cold, and ideally need a temperature of 16°C or above, so are more suited to indoor aquaria kept at room temperature. You can keep them in outdoor ponds during the warmer spring and summer months, but it is recommended that they are brought back indoors when the colder weather arrives.
Can you keep Fancy Goldfish with Common Gold Fish?
Yes, you can quite happily keep common comet goldfish with fancy goldfish, as well as other coldwater species. Fancy goldfish are a slower swimming species, so care must be taken to ensure they are not out-competed for food by faster-swimming species. The growth rate may also differ, but this is often a result of being beaten to food by other, faster fish.
Features
Approx. supplied size: 2-3" / 5-7cm
Maximum size: 12" / 30cm+
Origin: Asia
Temperament: Peaceful
Lighting requirement: Low
Ideal number kept together: 1+
Water conditions
Our conditions: pH 7.5, temp 18°C
Ideal pH: 6.5–8.0
Water flow: low
Ideal temperature: 16-26°C
Ease of care
Easy. They tend to grow quite large over time, so an aquarium of 35L or more per fancy goldfish is a wise choice. They also produce a lot of waste, so a decent filtration system will help promote a healthy environment. We do not recommend keeping goldfish in bowls or similar unfiltered aquaria.
Compatibility
Fancy goldfish are compatible with virtually all coldwater community fish. Take care not to house with very small fish once fully grown, as they tend to eat whatever fits in their mouth.
Diet
Omnivorous. Feed goldfish flake or pellets - high protein feed will help promote growth. Fancy goldfish will also graze on coldwater plants like elodea.
Breeding
Egg layers. Breeding is more common when kept in groups.
Life Span
Fancy Fantail Goldfish goldfish can live 5+ years in perfect conditions.
For more information on general fishkeeping and our shipping procedures click here.
Shipping Cut Off Times
- In stock orders placed before on working weekdays before 2pm will be despatched on the same working weekday.
- In stock orders placed on a Saturday before 10am will be despatched on that Saturday.
- Orders that include pre-order items will be shipped together in total once the pre-order items arrive back in stock using the delivery service chosen at checkout.
None of these cut-offs apply to palletised items, pond plants or fibreglass ponds.
SERVICE | SPEND | COST |
Packet/Courier items | ||
Royal Mail (2-3 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £2.99 |
Royal Mail Next Day (1-2 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £4.99 |
DPD Local Next Day (1 day) | £0.00-£49.99 | £7.99 |
DPD Local Saturday | £0.00-£49.99 | £14.99 |
DPD Local Sunday | £0.00-£49.99 | £14.99 |
DPD Local Next Day (1 day) | £50 and up | FREE |
DPD Local Saturday | £50 and up | £9.99 |
DPD Local Sunday | £50 and up | £9.99 |
Pallets (booked in) | aquariums / bulky items | |
Pallets Standard (3-5 days) | - | FREE |
Pallets Express (1-2 days) | - | £39.99 |
*EXCLUDED ITEMS | extra delivery fees apply | |
Fibreglass Ponds (booked in) | ||
Zone 1 (7-10 days) | - | £79.99 |
Zone 2 (7-14 days) | - | £149.99 |
Zone 3 (7-21 days) | - | £249.99 |
Pond Plants (direct from grower) |
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All pond plants (3-10 days) | one-off fee regardless of order size/value | £5.99 |
Further delivery information
All delivery services are working day services and do not include delivery on Saturdays and Sundays or public holidays as standard.
Deliveries are usually Monday to Friday only, although some Royal Mail items may be delivered on weekends as standard if the service is available in your area.
Orders over £50 that are under 2kg may be sent by a Royal Mail Tracked 24 service rather than via DPD Local (depending on parcel size).
Orders over £50 delivering to non UK mainland locations may be despatched via a Royal Mail (2-3 days) service rather than an express shipping option.
Please see our full delivery information page and terms and conditions for detailed information on shipping policies and zones