Species Profile
Lionhead Goldfish
Carassius auratus var. lionhead
Also known as: Lion Head, Lionhead, Tigerhead
Goldfishpeaceful
Adult size
8″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
65–75°F
pH
6.5–8
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
mid
Grows from juvenile
Typically sold at ~1.5″ and reaches 8″ over ~2 years. Plan tank size for the adult, not the fish at purchase.Diet
Sinking pellets, blanched veggies, frozen
Notes
Fancy goldfish with a wen that wraps around the entire face (not just the top, like Oranda). No dorsal fin and a flatter back than Ranchu. Slow swimmer — keep only with other fancies.
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