Calico Fancy Fantail Goldfish

Calico Fantail Goldfish are a hardy and popular pond and aquarium species. Fantail goldfish were developed in Europe from the Ryukin Goldfish and have less slope on the back and are faster swimmers. These fish will do well in a pond and aquarium and compete fine for food. Calico Fantails are a bright orange, black, and white mottled color.

Unlike cats, Calico colored goldfish are just as common in males and females. (Only female cats are calico).

AquariumFish.com generally sells goldfish no smaller than two inches to ensure a safe trip and good adaptation to the fish tank.

Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: Give them a strong filter and smooth decorations. Goldfish are cool-water fish and do not need a heater.

Feeding: Feed a quality goldfish flake or pellet once or twice a day, only as much as they eat in a couple of minutes. They also enjoy frozen brine shrimp and bloodworms.

Tankmates: Keep them with other fancy goldfish. They are also hardy enough for ponds.

Good to know: Calico goldfish have a mix of orange, black, white and blue that is different on every fish.