The massive goldfish is a hybrid leather carp and koi carp goldfish. At 67 pounds, it has shattered all previous records and now holds the title for the world's largest goldfish ever caught.
A UK fisherman has become angling royalty after meeting his nemo-sis and reeling in a nearly 70-pound (approx. 32kg) monster goldfish, which could be the world's largest of its kind. Andy Hackett, 42, landed the record-breaking 67.4-pound fish called The Carrot - named for its... can you guess it?...
Size. When kept in small indoor aquariums, goldfish tend to stay about 1 inch (2.5 cm) to 2 inches (5.1 cm) long. Goldfish may grow larger if moved to bigger fish tanks, but they usually do not grow longer than 6 inches (15 cm). In outdoor ponds, and in the wild, goldfish can grow to about 14 inches (36 cm).
But when released into the wild, the teensy fish can grow into giants; in 2013, one supersize goldfish captured in Lake Tahoe measured nearly 1.5 feet (46 cm) long and weighed over 4 pounds (2 kg).
The enormous specimen was found in a fishery in France by British angler Andy Hackett, who reportedly spent over 25 minutes reeling the fish in, according to Daily Mail. Nicknamed "The Carrot," the fish is a hybrid species of a leather carp and koi carp, which are traditionally orange in color.
Tish is the oldest goldfish ever recorded at 43 years old.
It died on August 6, 1999, after being won at a fair in 1956. This fish was recognized as the oldest goldfish ever a year before passing away.
The average lifetime of a goldfish is ten to fifteen years. The longest-lived goldfish on record lived to age 43.
The Meteor goldfish is considered the rarest breed of goldfish. They are a tailless form thought to have been developed by goldfish breeders during the late 19th or early 20th century. The meteor goldfish lacked a tail fin, but had a well-developed anal fin in its position.
Bubble-eye goldfish are a variety or breed of ornamental goldfish. They have large, fluid-filled sacs projecting from the bottom of each eye which can become injured and infected causing pain. They also have no dorsal fin.
Can you eat goldfish? The short answer is goldfish are as edible as any other freshwater fish; however, they are most likely not very tasty. Goldfish would taste of the foods that they eat – so, for example, a pet goldfish would probably taste a bit like fish flakes and pellets!
Goldfish (Carassius auratus) are social animals and when kept in groups can be seen regularly interacting with other goldfish. Keeping at least two goldfish in an aquarium is recommended to provide companionship and promote activity.
Goldfish are active swimmers and need plenty of space to move around, so don't skimp on tank size to save money! A good rule of thumb is to choose a tank with at least 10 gallons of water for every goldfish. So, if you have two goldfish, you'll need a 20-gallon tank.
They truly are a different animal. Koi and goldfish actually both descended from varieties of Asian carp but have grown into two distinct species. Koi usually (but not always) have barbs protruding from their lips that help them rummage for food along the bottom of a pond, while goldfish do not.
The world's biggest goldfish emerged out of a fishery in France. Weighing 67 pounds, 4 ounces, this giant fish was nicknamed the “Carrot.”
It's believed the oversized fish are the result of pet owners dumping their unwanted goldfish in the lakes. When released into the wild, goldfish can grow to sizes much bigger than they do in domestic tanks, and this can create disruption to ecosystems in the lakes.
Goldfish have a lifespan averaging about 10-15 years, with some varieties living up to 30 years when provided with proper care. Unfortunately, many goldfish do not reach their lifespan potential due to inadequate housing conditions. Housing needs to meet both their behavioural and physiological needs.
Most fishes don't have eyelids , and that's because they really don't need them . Eyelids help moisten eyes , so they don't dry out . Eyelids also protect eyes from things in the air , like dirt and dust . Since fishes live in water , dry eyes are not really an issue .
Only some smile
They're known as “the snack that smiles back,” but only about 40 percent of the Goldfish crackers in any bag actually have smiles.
The ranchu goldfish is a Japanese breed that is seriously cute. This type of goldfish fish is best known for its prominent hood, thick body shape, and missing dorsal fin. They have a rounded back and small, rounded fins. The impressive hood of this fancy goldfish type takes about a year to grow.
The oldest fish in the world is the Greenland shark, with a 392-year-old female specimen being the oldest ever discovered. With a lifespan of at least 272 years, Greenland sharks are now the longest-living vertebrates known on Earth, according to scientists.
While a goldfish turning black is rare, it's still possible! “Mixed breed” goldfish are the most likely to go through some changes in their life. These are usually the cheaper goldfish you see at the market. They may already have some strange coloration patterns on them.
Spawning behaviors
Goldfish will not spawn when they are under one year old and are in their prime for spawning when they reach three years old. Once the female goldfish is ready to release her eggs, she will release hormones into the water to signal the males that it is time.