{"id":93972,"date":"2022-04-22T12:16:28","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-fantail-goldfish\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:16:28","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:16:28","slug":"how-much-is-a-fantail-goldfish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-fantail-goldfish\/","title":{"rendered":"How much is a fantail goldfish?"},"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-much-is-a-fantail-goldfish\/#How_much_is_a_fantail_goldfish\" title=\"How much is a fantail goldfish?\">How much is a fantail goldfish?<\/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-much-is-a-fantail-goldfish\/#How_many_fantail_goldfish_should_I_get\" title=\"How many fantail goldfish should I get?\">How many fantail goldfish should I get?<\/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-much-is-a-fantail-goldfish\/#What_is_the_lifespan_of_a_fantail_goldfish\" title=\"What is the lifespan of a fantail goldfish?\">What is the lifespan of a fantail goldfish?<\/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-much-is-a-fantail-goldfish\/#Do_fantail_goldfish_need_company\" title=\"Do fantail goldfish need company?\">Do fantail goldfish need company?<\/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-much-is-a-fantail-goldfish\/#How_much_does_a_goldfish_cost\" title=\"How much does a goldfish cost?\">How much does a goldfish cost?<\/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-much-is-a-fantail-goldfish\/#How_much_does_a_fancy_goldfish_cost\" title=\"How much does a fancy goldfish cost?\">How much does a fancy goldfish cost?<\/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-much-is-a-fantail-goldfish\/#Is_a_fantail_a_fancy_goldfish\" title=\"Is a fantail a fancy goldfish?\">Is a fantail a fancy 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-much-is-a-fantail-goldfish\/#How_big_will_my_fantail_goldfish_get\" title=\"How big will my fantail goldfish get?\">How big will my fantail goldfish get?<\/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-much-is-a-fantail-goldfish\/#Can_2_fantail_goldfish_live_together\" title=\"Can 2 fantail goldfish live together?\">Can 2 fantail goldfish live together?<\/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-much-is-a-fantail-goldfish\/#Can_fantail_goldfish_live_alone\" title=\"Can fantail goldfish live alone?\">Can fantail goldfish live alone?<\/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-much-is-a-fantail-goldfish\/#Are_fantail_goldfish_easy_to_keep\" title=\"Are fantail goldfish easy to keep?\">Are fantail goldfish easy to keep?<\/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-much-is-a-fantail-goldfish\/#How_much_space_does_a_fantail_goldfish_need\" title=\"How much space does a fantail goldfish need?\">How much space does a fantail goldfish need?<\/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-much-is-a-fantail-goldfish\/#How_can_you_tell_the_age_of_a_fantail_goldfish\" title=\"How can you tell the age of a fantail goldfish?\">How can you tell the age of a fantail 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-much-is-a-fantail-goldfish\/#How_many_fantails_should_be_kept_together\" title=\"How many fantails should be kept together?\">How many fantails should be kept together?<\/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-much-is-a-fantail-goldfish\/#How_long_do_goldfish_live_in_tank\" title=\"How long do goldfish live in tank?\">How long do goldfish live in tank?<\/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-much-is-a-fantail-goldfish\/#How_big_do_fantail_goldfish_grow\" title=\"How big do fantail goldfish grow?\">How big do fantail goldfish grow?<\/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-much-is-a-fantail-goldfish\/#Do_goldfish_need_company\" title=\"Do goldfish need company?\">Do goldfish need company?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-fantail-goldfish\/#How_expensive_is_a_goldfish\" title=\"How expensive is a goldfish?\">How expensive is a goldfish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-fantail-goldfish\/#Is_a_goldfish_cheap\" title=\"Is a goldfish cheap?\">Is a goldfish cheap?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-fantail-goldfish\/#How_long_do_goldfish_live_for\" title=\"How long do goldfish live for?\">How long do goldfish live for?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_fantail_goldfish\"><\/span>How much is a fantail goldfish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A fantail goldfish can be sold for <b>as little as $5 and as high as $40 for quality specimens. This means stocking your tank with these goldfish should not be overly pricey and a trio will usually never cost more than $60. The larger the fantail goldfish is, the more expensive it will be.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_fantail_goldfish_should_I_get\"><\/span>How many fantail goldfish should I get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We recommend providing a tank size of <b>10 to 20 gallons per fish. If you can go up to 30 gallons per fish, that&#8217;s even better! Author Note: Fantails are also a good fish to consider for outdoor ponds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_lifespan_of_a_fantail_goldfish\"><\/span>What is the lifespan of a fantail goldfish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On average Fantail Goldfish live about <b>10 years in a fish tank and 20 years in a pond. The lifespan of a Fantail Goldfish is really depended on the environment in which it lives. If you take good care, it can live longer. In fact, the oldest Goldfish is about 45 years!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_fantail_goldfish_need_company\"><\/span>Do fantail goldfish need company?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Keeping them in groups of their own kind is the safest choice. They can be social together and you do not need to worry about compatibility problems. Just be sure not to overstock the tank. Fantails are messy; they eat a lot which produces lots of waste.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_goldfish_cost\"><\/span>How much does a goldfish cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Totals.Fish$1-40Food$10-30Supplies$10-20Total<b>$56-375<\/b>5 more rowsx26bull;27-Feb-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_fancy_goldfish_cost\"><\/span>How much does a fancy goldfish cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Item #SizePrice<b>FG35<\/b><b>3-5 Fancy Goldfish<\/b><b>$9<\/b>FG575-7 Fancy Goldfish$19FG7+7+ Fancy Goldfish$4908-Jun-2017<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_fantail_a_fancy_goldfish\"><\/span>Is a fantail a fancy goldfish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Known for their elegant fins and regal appearance, the Fantail goldfish is one of the most popular species in the pet trade. A good option for beginners, these fish are quite hardy and can do well in the right conditions. These freshwater fish are not found in the wild, and are <b>the simplest kind of fancy goldfish<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_will_my_fantail_goldfish_get\"><\/span>How big will my fantail goldfish get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Both Fantail Goldfish and Ryukin Goldfish will generally reach <b>about 6 inches (15 cm), though some hobbyist report their Fantails reaching up to a whopping 10- 12 (25-30+ cm). This fish is bred for showing, and its main feature is its split caudal fin (tail fin) that is moderate in length and slightly forked.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_2_fantail_goldfish_live_together\"><\/span>Can 2 fantail goldfish live together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keeping Fantail Goldfish Together <b>They can be social together and you do not need to worry about compatibility problems. Just be sure not to overstock the tank. Fantails are messy; they eat a lot which produces lots of waste.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_fantail_goldfish_live_alone\"><\/span>Can fantail goldfish live alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To answer the question: <b>Yes, goldfish can live alone. In fact, many goldfish can live long, healthy, happy lives all on their own. Just remember, though, not all goldfish will be happy on their own, and some would prefer the company of other tank mates.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_fantail_goldfish_easy_to_keep\"><\/span>Are fantail goldfish easy to keep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fantails are a popular type of fancy goldfish that both novice and experienced keepers enjoy caring for. Although <b>they are so easy to acquire, few care aspects should be considered when caring for these beautiful goldfish.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_space_does_a_fantail_goldfish_need\"><\/span>How much space does a fantail goldfish need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ten gallons is the absolute minimum required to house a Fantail Goldfish. It&#8217;s best to start with a 20 &#8211; 30 gallon tank for your first goldfish and then increase the size of the tank by 10 gallons for each additional goldfish.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_the_age_of_a_fantail_goldfish\"><\/span>How can you tell the age of a fantail goldfish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The scales are made up of concentric rings which are formed closer together during cold weather when there is little fish growth, and further apart in warm conditions when the goldfish are growing more quickly. <b>By counting the bands of closely spaced rings, the age of the fish can be determined.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_fantails_should_be_kept_together\"><\/span>How many fantails should be kept together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is this? We recommend providing a tank size of <b>10 to 20 gallons per fish. If you can go up to 30 gallons per fish, that&#8217;s even better! Author Note: Fantails are also a good fish to consider for outdoor ponds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_goldfish_live_in_tank\"><\/span>How long do goldfish live in tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ConditionsExpected lifespanReasonable size tank with good care<b>2 to 5 years<\/b>Large tank with poor care2 to 5 yearsLarge tank with good care4 to 8 yearsLarge tank with excellent care6 to 10 years5 more rowsx26bull;17-Feb-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_fantail_goldfish_grow\"><\/span>How big do fantail goldfish grow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Both Fantail Goldfish and Ryukin Goldfish will generally reach <b>about 6 inches (15 cm), though some hobbyist report their Fantails reaching up to a whopping 10- 12 (25-30+ cm). This fish is bred for showing, and its main feature is its split caudal fin (tail fin) that is moderate in length and slightly forked.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_goldfish_need_company\"><\/span>Do goldfish need company?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To answer the question: <b>Yes, goldfish can live alone. In fact, many goldfish can live long, healthy, happy lives all on their own. Just remember, though, not all goldfish will be happy on their own, and some would prefer the company of other tank mates.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_expensive_is_a_goldfish\"><\/span>How expensive is a goldfish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Totals.Fish$1-40Food$10-30Supplies$10-20Total<b>$56-375<\/b>5 more rowsx26bull;27-Feb-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_goldfish_cheap\"><\/span>Is a goldfish cheap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Goldfish are one of the most affordable pets you can own. If you&#8217;re looking for a pet that doesn&#8217;t break the bank but still gives you something to love and take care of, the goldfish price point could be right for you! There are many ways to cut corners to keep the cost as low as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_goldfish_live_for\"><\/span>How long do goldfish live for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about 10-15 years<\/p>\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 much is a fantail goldfish?How many fantail goldfish should I get?What is the lifespan of a fantail goldfish?Do fantail goldfish need company?How much does a goldfish cost?How much does a fancy goldfish cost?Is a fantail a fancy goldfish?How big will my fantail goldfish get?Can 2 fantail goldfish live together?Can fantail goldfish&#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-93972","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93972"}],"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=93972"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93972\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=93972"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=93972"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=93972"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}