Wakin Goldfish

Carassius auratus

Wakin Goldfish (Carassius auratus) — Easy care, Peaceful, under Goldfish. Minimum tank in the app: 53 US gal min; aim for 50–72°F and pH 6–8. Details below match the app.

Wakin Goldfish (Carassius auratus) in a planted freshwater aquarium
Care levelEasy
TemperamentPeaceful
Min tank size53 US gal min
pH range6–8
Temperature50–72°F
Max size11.8 in (30.0 cm)
Captive lifespan10–25 years
SchoolingNo

Captive lifespan reflects typical experience in a home aquarium, not maximum recorded age; genetics, sourcing, and care vary.

Natural distribution

Captive (ornamental)

We don’t shade a region on this simplified map—your text may be Europe-only, worldwide, listed as “Various,” captive-only, or outside the five areas used in the stocking calculator. That tool still scores whether your fish come from similar parts of the world.

Regional colours match the stocking calculator’s origin map.

Wakin Goldfish Tank Setup

Plan for at least 53 US gal min of water—that is the minimum in our database for a workable setup, not a challenge to crowd fish. Aim to hold 50–72°F and pH 6–8 without daily drama. These fish use the Mid zone most, so put wood, plants, or open water there accordingly.

What Do Wakin Goldfishs Eat?

We record diet as Omnivore (varies). Offer a few food types that match—dry, frozen, or gel—and swap now and then. One flake every day for a year is how dull color and gut trouble creep in.

Wakin Goldfish Tank Mates

Temperament in the data: Peaceful. Pond-suitable twin-tail goldfish. More active than fancy types. Cold water only; high bioload. Plug your full stock list into the stocking calculator—single-species compatibility scores are hints, not a whole-tank verdict.

Are Wakin Goldfishs Good for Beginners?

Often a sensible first fish once the tank is cycled and you are willing to test water sometimes. Skip the impulse buy on the same day you set up the tank.

Building a community? Run the full list through the stocking calculator before you add anything else.

Log tests and reminders in App-aquatic—free, same data you see here.