Temperament: Peaceful
Water Conditions: 70-80° F, pH 7.2-7.6
Diet: Goldfish flake and granules
Compatibility: Only with Goldfish
Origin: China, Thailand, China, Malaysia
Family: Cyprinidae
 

The goldfish (Carassius auratus) is a freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae of order Cypriniformes. It is one of the most commonly kept aquarium fish. A relatively small member of the carp family (which also includes the Prussian carp and the crucian carp), the goldfish is native to east Asia.