How difficult is it to keep Dragon Scale Goldfish?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the ideal temperature for Dragon Scale Goldfish?

The ideal temperature for Dragon Scale Goldfish is 15〜28℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Dragon Scale Goldfish?

The average lifespan of Dragon Scale Goldfish is 10-15 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

What should I feed Dragon Scale Goldfish?

Dragon Scale Goldfish feeds on: Prepared foods, frozen bloodworms. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Dragon Scale Goldfish?

The price of Dragon Scale Goldfish varies significantly depending on variety, size, and individual quality. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Dragon Scale Goldfish

Intermediate

Carassius auratus

A name for lines carrying the large, strongly lustrous scales known as mirror scales. It denotes a scale type that appears across several varieties including the ranchu, ryukin, ryugan and wakin.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

15〜28℃

Lifespan

10-15 years

Diet

Prepared foods, frozen bloodworms

About

Dragon scale is a name for lines carrying the large, strongly lustrous scales called mirror scales. It does not denote a particular body or tail form but the quality of the scales themselves, so it is used in combination with existing variety names, as in dragon scale ryugan or dragon scale ranchu. Goldfish scales are ordinarily of three kinds: normal scales, transparent scales that do not reflect light, and mosaic transparent scales that mix the two; mirror scales are separate again, with individual scales enlarged and thickened. Domestic breeders work the type as a line, and it has been carried onto body forms ranging from wakin types to ranchu types. Husbandry follows whatever body form the fish is combined with.

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Lifespan of the Dragon Scale Goldfish

The Dragon Scale Goldfish lives 10-15 years.

Temperature & humidity for the Dragon Scale Goldfish

The ideal temperature for the Dragon Scale Goldfish is 15〜28℃.

Basic Info

Origin

Japan (lines worked by domestic breeders)

Lifespan

10-15 years

Temperature

15〜28℃

Diet

Prepared foods, frozen bloodworms

Care Specifications

pH: 6–8
Hardness (GH): 5–19 dGH
Water Temp.: 15–28℃

PeacefulGroupBreeding: Moderate

Sources: FishBase (Carassius auratus) / Keihan Nishikigoi Center: goldfish water management

Morphs (Varieties)

The mirror scale is a scale-quality trait independent of body and tail form, and is layered onto several varieties. Inheritance is shown as line-bred rather than split into dominant and recessive.

Line-bredEstablished by selective line breeding.

Mirror scale (dragon scale)

Sources: Japanese Wikipedia: Goldfish, colour and pattern

A curated selection of notable morphs. Inheritance modes are a breeding-planning guide; actual appearance varies with combos.

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Carassius auratus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Authority databases: FishBase · GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listed

Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / FishBase (Carassius auratus)

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.