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Next Entries »Facts About Goldfish
Tuesday, December 5th, 2006Originating in China, Goldfish are known to be the oldest “aquarium” fish. They arrived in the United States somewhere between the 18th and 19th century and have became the most common pet found in households today! They have been kept as pets longer than any other species of fish. Goldfish are the easiest fish in [...]
How To Choose Goldfish
Tuesday, December 5th, 2006The scientific name for the Goldfish is Carassius Auratus Auratus (Family: Cyprinidae, Species: Carassius auratus). The small goldfish are usually called comets. Goldfish are descendant of the carp. Carp were the first ornamental fish to be kept. Our modern goldfish are actually domesticated Crucian carp from the slow-moving waters of China. The red and white [...]
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