Goldfish is a favourite fish for many as it comes in many varieties with many different markings, fancy varieties and colors. Some varieties of Goldfish includes the Red Black Butterfly Goldfish and the Red Cap Oranda etc. It first originated from China, whereby then was bred in Japan, Asia, and the other parts of the world. It is a very hardy fish and usually have an extremely long lifespan if it is well taken care of.

The gender of the Goldfish can be differentiated by small white spots called tubercles around the gill areas of the male Goldfish when they are ready for spawning. Also, the female Goldfish usually appears to be noticeably larger when it is swelling with eggs. Males would also start chasing the females in the tank by then.

The Goldfish are egg layers and hence you have to make sure you are ready to deal with the babies before you with the breeding process. Firstly, start off by placing them into good quality water with temperature between 75-80ºF and feed them foods high in proteins. When they are ready, they would lay eggs on the vegetation at the bottom of the tank and you will have to remove the adult fishes to prevent them from eating the eggs which usually hatch within 7 days. Prepare fry foods such as infusoria and brine shrimp and have it ready for the baby goldfish to consume.

The Goldfish can be kept with other community fishes such as platys and guppies.