Pearlscale Goldfish

Carassius auratus

Also known as: Pearl Scale Goldfish, Chinshurin, Golf Ball Goldfish

A variety of Fancy Goldfish

A nearly spherical fancy goldfish covered in raised, pearl-like domed scales.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

65–75°F

pH

6.5–8.5

Hardness

8–25 dGH

Max size

5 in

Min tank

30 gal

Temperament

Peaceful

Social

Groups (2+)

Swim level

All

Diet

Omnivore

Care level

Intermediate

Lifespan

10-15 years

Breeding

Egg-scatterer

Suitability

Common

Origin

Cultivated form (wild species: East Asia)

Its round body makes it prone to swim bladder trouble, so feed soaked or sinking foods and include greens. Keep with other slow fancies in cool, well-filtered water. Lost pearl scales grow back flat.