What are goldfish?
Q: What are goldfish?
A: Goldfish are a species of domesticated fish that belong to the carp family.
Q: Where were goldfish domesticated?
A: Goldfish were domesticated in China during the Tang Dynasty.
Q: How big can goldfish get?
A: Goldfish can reach up to 59 cm in size and 3 kg in weight, but most goldfish grow to only half that size.
Q: How long can goldfish live?
A: Goldfish can live for up to 30 years in captivity, but most goldfish in aquariums will die earlier because the aquarium is too small.
Q: What kind of environment do goldfish need to live in?
A: Goldfish need a lot of space so they have room to swim and so the water does not get dirty too fast. They also live best in temperatures between 10 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius.
Q: Do goldfish have short memories?
A: No, scientists have proven that goldfish do not have short memories. They can be trained to perform tasks such as kicking a small ball under water or swimming through a maze.
Q: What are some common types of goldfish?
A: The most common kind of goldfish is golden-colored, but goldfish come in many different shapes and sizes. Many goldfish have fancy tails. Another common kind is called a black moor, which is black colored. Wild goldfish are called prussian carp and are silver-green in colour.
