Gold+Fish

Gold Fish The **goldfish**, //Carassius auratus//, was one of the earliest fish to be domesticated, and is still one of the most commonly kept aquarium fish. A relatively small member of the carp family (which also includes the koi carp and the crucian carp), the goldfish is a domesticated version of a dark-gray/brown carp native to east Asia (first domesticated in China)[1] that was introduced to Europe in the late 17th century. The mutation that gave rise to the goldfish is also known from other cyprinid species, such as common carp and tench. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldfish

Diet : Goldfish enthusiasts will supplement this diet with shelled peas (with outer skins removed), blanched green leafy vegetables, and bloodworms. Young goldfish also benefit from the addition of brine shrimp to their diet. As with all animals, individual goldfish will display varied food preferences. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldfish

Population : Over 1 Billion http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldfish

Life Span : in optimal conditions, goldfish may live more than 20 years (the world record is 49 years), but most household goldfish generally live only six to eight years, due to their often being kept in bowls. Goldfish may grow to a maximum length of 23 inches (59 cm) and a maximum weight of 9.9 pounds (4.5 kg), although this is rare; few goldfish reach even half this size. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldfish

Habitat : Fish Bowls Smal Ponds And Lakes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldfish

Range : The goldfish is usually classified as a coldwater fish, and it can live in an unheated aquarium. Like most carp, goldfish produce a large amount of waste both in their feces and through their gills, releasing harmful chemicals into the water. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldfish

Offspring : There Offspring Are Left To Defend On There Own When They Are Are First Born. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldfish Interesting Facts-Although edible, goldfish are rarely eaten. A fad among North American college students for many years was swallowing goldfish as a stunt and as an initiation process for fraternities.Like some other popular aquarium fish, such as the guppy, goldfish and other carp are frequently added to stagnant bodies of water in order to reduce the mosquito populations in some parts of the world,

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