Wakin Goldfish

Carassius auratus

Also known as: Wakin, Japanese Wakin

A variety of Common Goldfish

A slim, fast Japanese goldfish with a split double tail, often red and white.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

60–74°F

pH

6.5–8.5

Hardness

8–25 dGH

Max size

10 in

Min tank

75 gal

Temperament

Peaceful

Social

Groups (2+)

Swim level

All

Diet

Omnivore

Care level

Beginner

Lifespan

10-20 years

Breeding

Egg-scatterer

Suitability

Common

Origin

Cultivated form (wild species: East Asia)

Has the long single-tail body of a common goldfish, so it grows large, swims fast, and suits ponds best. Keep it with comets and commons, not slow fancy goldfish. Needs cool water and very strong filtration.