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Is there any species of goldfish that will not grow past say 7 cm or around 3 inches?

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I want a goldfish but cannot care for a large one. :(

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  1. i've heard that how big the fish grows depends on the size of its home. like if its a tiny fish in a super big tank, it can grow to fit the tank, as long as it lives long enough that is.

    check this out:

    http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/fo...


  2. Nope.  All species of goldfish grow much larger than that.  Anyone with a goldfish smaller than that has a stunted goldfish.  They will stay small in small containers, but that is only because they are stunted - which means that their outsides have stopped growing but their internal organs will keep growing until they are eventually suffocated to death by their own bodies.  It's a rather gruesome way to kill a fish.

    If you want a coldwater fish that will stay under 3 inches I suggest you get a white cloud minnow or a rosy red minnow instead of a goldfish.  Either that or invest in a heater and get a betta.

  3. They do have mini fancy's a newer breed out, however to obtain one is not going to be easy.  These fancy's do not grow beyond 4-5 inches and NO they are not stunted fish.

    I have yet to see them in the stores for sale, I've only seen them at show.

    Pearlscales are the smallest of goldfish breeds. They average 5-6 inches and rarely get to 6.

  4. Yep, a plastic gold fish..

    Goldfish get huge, seriously. If you cant care for a large fish, don't get a goldfish..

    Some tropical fish look like goldfish, and some of them stay small. And they're more beautiful :) But you will need a heater and a filter.

    A beautiful fish that i suggest is a Pearl Gourami. Or any Gourami really, they are easier to care for.. But do need alot of work to be living for a long time.  

  5. just  get some white cloud mountain minnows

    there cold water

  6. Not that I know of...  B/c I got a fair goldfish and it has grown well over 3 inches... I have had him for 4 years...

  7. every goldfish will grow beyond 3 inches maybe your tank is too small for them to grow.

  8. Check out pearl scale goldfish they are fatties and dont get to big
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