CALICO FANTAIL GOLDFISH (Carassius auratus) 1.5″

Premium Calico Fantail Goldfish for Canadian Aquariums

The Calico Fantail Goldfish (Carassius auratus) is a beautiful fancy goldfish variety admired for its vibrant calico colouration, graceful double tail, and rounded body shape. This 1.5-inch juvenile specimen is an excellent choice for aquarists who want to raise a healthy, premium-quality fancy goldfish from a young age.

Calico Fantails are known for their unique combination of blue, white, red, orange, yellow, and black markings over shimmering nacreous scales. Every fish has a one-of-a-kind pattern, making each specimen a truly unique addition to any freshwater aquarium.

Monster Aquarium Canada proudly offers healthy Calico Fantail Goldfish with professional live fish shipping across Canada.

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Why Choose a Calico Fantail Goldfish?

A Colourful and Hardy Fancy Goldfish

Calico Fantails are prized for their:

• Stunning calico colour pattern
• Elegant flowing double tail
• Rounded, balanced body shape
• Peaceful and friendly temperament
• Hardy nature compared to many fancy goldfish
• Unique colour pattern on every fish

As your juvenile Fantail matures, its colours and finnage become even more impressive, creating a spectacular display fish.

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Care Requirements

Aquarium Size

A minimum 20-gallon aquarium is suitable for a juvenile Calico Fantail, with 30 gallons or larger recommended as it reaches adulthood.

Provide:

• Efficient biological filtration
• Gentle water movement
• Stable water parameters
• Weekly partial water changes
• Plenty of swimming space

Fantails thrive when housed with other peaceful fancy goldfish.

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Water Parameters

• Scientific Name: Carassius auratus
• Common Name: Calico Fantail Goldfish
• Available Size: 1.5 inches
• Adult Size: 6–8 inches (15–20 cm)
• Temperature: 18–24°C (65–75°F)
• pH: 6.8–8.0
• Water Hardness: Moderate
• Care Level: Beginner
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Diet: Omnivore
• Origin: Selectively bred ornamental goldfish
• Lifespan: 10–20 years

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Feeding

A varied diet promotes healthy growth and vibrant colour development.

Daily Diet

• Premium sinking goldfish pellets
• Fancy goldfish gel food
• High-quality sinking granules

Supplemental Foods

• Bloodworms
• Brine shrimp
• Daphnia
• Shelled green peas
• Spinach
• Zucchini
• Spirulina-based foods

Feed two to three small meals daily and remove uneaten food to maintain excellent water quality.

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Ideal Aquarium Setup

Create a healthy environment with:

Recommended Features

• Aquarium of at least 20–30 gallons
• Efficient biological filtration
• Gentle water current
• Fine sand or smooth gravel substrate
• Rounded decorations
• Live or silk plants
• Stable water chemistry
• Regular maintenance

Avoid sharp décor that could damage the Fantail’s delicate fins.

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Compatible Tank Mates

Calico Fantail Goldfish do well with:

• Oranda Goldfish
• Ranchu Goldfish
• Lionhead Goldfish
• Black Moor Goldfish
• Pearlscale Goldfish
• Ryukin Goldfish

Avoid aggressive fish, fin nippers, tropical species requiring warmer water, and fast-swimming single-tail goldfish.

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Why Buy Calico Fantail Goldfish from Monster Aquarium Canada?

Premium Healthy Specimens

Every Calico Fantail Goldfish is carefully selected for excellent health, vibrant colouration, symmetrical body shape, and active swimming behaviour.

Professional Live Fish Shipping Across Canada

Monster Aquarium Canada uses insulated packaging and professional shipping methods to safely deliver live fish across Canada, helping ensure healthy arrival.

Canada’s Trusted Aquarium Supplier

Monster Aquarium Canada is your trusted source for premium goldfish, koi, tropical fish, monster fish, aquarium supplies, fish foods, aquatic medications, and accessories. We proudly provide reliable live fish shipping to customers across Canada.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How large do Calico Fantail Goldfish grow?

With proper care, Calico Fantail Goldfish typically reach 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) and can live for 10–20 years.

2. What makes a Calico Fantail different from a regular Fantail?

Calico Fantails feature unique multicoloured patterns with nacreous scales, while standard Fantails are usually solid-coloured or bi-coloured.

3. Can Calico Fantails live with Orandas and Ranchus?

Yes. They are peaceful fancy goldfish with similar care requirements and make excellent companions.

4. What should I feed my Calico Fantail Goldfish?

Offer premium sinking pellets, gel foods, frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp, and fresh vegetables such as peas, spinach, and zucchini.

5. Does Monster Aquarium Canada ship Calico Fantail Goldfish across Canada?

Yes. Monster Aquarium Canada provides secure live fish shipping across Canada, ensuring your Calico Fantail Goldfish arrives healthy and ready for its new aquarium.