{"id":68410,"date":"2022-04-22T03:56:03","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T03:56:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-wakin-goldfish-get\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T03:56:07","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T03:56:07","slug":"how-big-do-wakin-goldfish-get","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-wakin-goldfish-get\/","title":{"rendered":"How big do Wakin goldfish get?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-wakin-goldfish-get\/#How_big_do_Wakin_goldfish_get\" title=\"How big do Wakin goldfish get?\">How big do Wakin goldfish get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-wakin-goldfish-get\/#How_much_does_a_Wakin_goldfish_cost\" title=\"How much does a Wakin goldfish cost?\">How much does a Wakin goldfish cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-wakin-goldfish-get\/#Can_common_goldfish_be_calico\" title=\"Can common goldfish be calico?\">Can common goldfish be calico?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-wakin-goldfish-get\/#What_is_the_minimum_size_for_a_Wakin_goldfish_pond\" title=\"What is the minimum size for a Wakin goldfish pond?\">What is the minimum size for a Wakin goldfish pond?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-wakin-goldfish-get\/#Are_Wakin_goldfish_aggressive\" title=\"Are Wakin goldfish aggressive?\">Are Wakin goldfish aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-wakin-goldfish-get\/#Which_goldfish_get_the_biggest\" title=\"Which goldfish get the biggest?\">Which goldfish get the biggest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-wakin-goldfish-get\/#What_is_the_rarest_goldfish\" title=\"What is the rarest goldfish?\">What is the rarest goldfish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-wakin-goldfish-get\/#Are_Wakin_goldfish_rare\" title=\"Are Wakin goldfish rare?\">Are Wakin goldfish rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-wakin-goldfish-get\/#How_long_do_Wakin_goldfish_live\" title=\"How long do Wakin goldfish live?\">How long do Wakin goldfish live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-wakin-goldfish-get\/#What_is_the_cost_of_1_goldfish\" title=\"What is the cost of 1 goldfish?\">What is the cost of 1 goldfish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-wakin-goldfish-get\/#What_colors_can_common_goldfish_be\" title=\"What colors can common goldfish be?\">What colors can common goldfish be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-wakin-goldfish-get\/#What_is_calico_fish\" title=\"What is calico fish?\">What is calico fish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-wakin-goldfish-get\/#Can_common_goldfish_breed_with_fancy_goldfish\" title=\"Can common goldfish breed with fancy goldfish?\">Can common goldfish breed with fancy goldfish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-wakin-goldfish-get\/#Can_Wakin_goldfish_live_in_a_pond\" title=\"Can Wakin goldfish live in a pond?\">Can Wakin goldfish live in a pond?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-wakin-goldfish-get\/#What_is_the_minimum_space_for_a_goldfish\" title=\"What is the minimum space for a goldfish?\">What is the minimum space for a goldfish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-wakin-goldfish-get\/#Can_goldfish_live_with_aggressive_fish\" title=\"Can goldfish live with aggressive fish?\">Can goldfish live with aggressive fish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-wakin-goldfish-get\/#Why_are_my_goldfish_chasing_one_fish\" title=\"Why are my goldfish chasing one fish?\">Why are my goldfish chasing one fish?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_Wakin_goldfish_get\"><\/span>How big do Wakin goldfish get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>10-12 inches<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_Wakin_goldfish_cost\"><\/span>How much does a Wakin goldfish cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Much Do Wakin Goldfish Cost? Depending on the breeder, Wakin goldfish cost anywhere <b>between $5 and $30.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_common_goldfish_be_calico\"><\/span>Can common goldfish be calico?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The calico coloration comes in most common goldfish breeds, like ryukin and oranda goldfish, with all having the possibility of changing colors over their lifetimes. Luckily, no matter which type of calico goldfish breed you go for, the care for all of them is relatively the same.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_minimum_size_for_a_Wakin_goldfish_pond\"><\/span>What is the minimum size for a Wakin goldfish pond?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Scientific NameCarassius Auratus AuratusTemperamentPeacefulTank LevelMediumMinimum Tank Size<b>30 Gallons<\/b>Temperature Range65xb0F to 72xb0F15 more rowsx26bull;31-Jul-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Wakin_goldfish_aggressive\"><\/span>Are Wakin goldfish aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Wakin goldfish is <b>not very aggressive, but it is a very fast fish and if you keep it in the same pond as slower fishes they will probably never get a chance to reach the food. Koi, Shubunkin Goldfish and Comets Goldfish are all examples of fast species that will do well together with your Wakin Goldfish.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_goldfish_get_the_biggest\"><\/span>Which goldfish get the biggest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Much Do Wakin Goldfish Cost? Depending on the breeder, Wakin goldfish cost anywhere <b>between $5 and $30.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_goldfish\"><\/span>What is the rarest goldfish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How big do comet goldfish get? <b>Comet or common feeder goldfish have the greatest potential for large growth.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Wakin_goldfish_rare\"><\/span>Are Wakin goldfish rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Until recently, these types of fancy goldfish were not readily available in the United States, and as such were rare to find in ponds and tanks. More recently, U.S. hatcheries have been producing Wakin Goldfish, making them more accessible. However, <b>they are still one of the rarer types of fancy goldfish<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_Wakin_goldfish_live\"><\/span>How long do Wakin goldfish live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Life expectancy of Wakin goldfish size They can live up to <b>10-15 years if given the appropriate diet and spacious living space. In a Wakin goldfish pond, they can become even 18-inches long.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_cost_of_1_goldfish\"><\/span>What is the cost of 1 goldfish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Fish This is going to be the most variable cost aside from the tank. You can get a feeder goldfish from most big box stores for <b>about $0.18. This will be your typical Common or Comet goldfish. If you&#8217;re more interested in a fancy goldfish variety, you can find some at big box stores for about $5.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_colors_can_common_goldfish_be\"><\/span>What colors can common goldfish be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common goldfish come in a variety of colors including <b>red, orange, blueish-grey, brown, yellow, white, and black.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_calico_fish\"><\/span>What is calico fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Calico Fantail Goldfish has a white body with markings of red, orange, and black. They have a large, forked caudal tail that is round like a fan. Like most goldfish, the Calico Fantail will get quite large and will need a large aquarium or pond when fully grown.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_common_goldfish_breed_with_fancy_goldfish\"><\/span>Can common goldfish breed with fancy goldfish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since they are omnivorous, the Shubunkin Goldfish will generally eat all kinds of fresh, frozen, and flake foods. To care for Shubunkin goldfish, <b>keep a good balance by giving them a high quality flake food everyday. Feed brine shrimp (either live or frozen), blood worms, Daphnia, or tubifex worms as a treat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Wakin_goldfish_live_in_a_pond\"><\/span>Can Wakin goldfish live in a pond?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although a fully grown Wakin is usually anywhere from 10-12 inches, <b>they have been known to grow upwards of 18 inches in an ideal pond environment with optimal water parameters and healthy conditions. The preferred temperature range for this type of fancy goldfish is 60-78xbaF.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_minimum_space_for_a_goldfish\"><\/span>What is the minimum space for a goldfish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Goldfish require a minimum of <b>20 gallons, and an aquarium of that size is suitable for only two fish. The reason for a goldfish&#8217;s need for a large set up is because goldfish grow to be anywhere between 6 inches and 2 feet long depending on the type of fish you own.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_goldfish_live_with_aggressive_fish\"><\/span>Can goldfish live with aggressive fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Until recently, these types of fancy goldfish were not readily available in the United States, and as such were rare to find in ponds and tanks. More recently, U.S. hatcheries have been producing Wakin Goldfish, making them more accessible. However, <b>they are still one of the rarer types of fancy goldfish<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_goldfish_chasing_one_fish\"><\/span>Why are my goldfish chasing one fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As such, they thrive in both aquariums and ponds. Wakins typically grow <b>up to 10 inches long but have the potential of becoming larger if put in the right environment. This is because their growth is dependent on sufficient space, clean water, a good diet, as well as space.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How big do Wakin goldfish get?How much does a Wakin goldfish cost?Can common goldfish be calico?What is the minimum size for a Wakin goldfish pond?Are Wakin goldfish aggressive?Which goldfish get the biggest?What is the rarest goldfish?Are Wakin goldfish rare?How long do Wakin goldfish live?What is the cost of 1 goldfish?What colors can&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-68410","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68410"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=68410"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68410\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68410"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=68410"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=68410"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}