🐟 The Pearlscale Goldfish is known for its spherical body and distinctive raised scales that resemble pearls. It has a charming and unique appearance.
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🐟 The Pearlscale Goldfish is known for its spherical body and distinctive raised scales that resemble pearls. It has a charming and unique appearance.
Pearlscale Goldfish have a distinctive, rounded body and unique raised, bead-like scales that resemble pearls – the result of selective breeding. They come in solid and mixed colors, including orange, white, calico, and red-and-white.
10-15 years
🍽️ Pearlscale Goldfish are omnivores and enjoy a diet that includes aquatic plants, small insects, fish flakes, and pellets.
Pearlscale Goldfish are a delightful addition to an aquarium due to their charming appearance and gentle demeanor. They require a calm tank environment and special feeding care to thrive.
Intermediate – hardy but prone to swim bladder and buoyancy problems due to body shape
20 gallons for the first fish, +10 gallons for eac
6.5 – 7.5
Soft to moderately hard water
18°C – 24°C (65°F – 75°F)
5 – 8 inches (12 – 20 cm)
Other slow-moving fancy goldfish (Oranda, Ranchu, Fantail); avoid fast or aggressive fish
African Cichlids, Oscars, Jack Dempsey, Betta (male), Angelfish, Tiger Barbs, Cherry Barbs, Rosy Barbs, Zebra Danios, Neon Tetras, Guppies, Gouramis, Mollies, Platies, Swordtails, Shrimp, Snails
Carassius auratus var. Pearlscale
Cyprinidae
China (selectively bred ornamental variety)
Peaceful, best with other fancy goldfish varieties of similar size and swimming ability
Feed 2–3 small meals daily. Use sinking pellets to reduce gulping air at the surface, which can worsen buoyancy issues. Supplement with vegetables and occasional high-protein treats. Avoid floating foods if possible.
Egg scatterers; spawn when water temperature rises in spring; no parental care, eggs should be removed or adults separated
Pearlscale Goldfish breed in a similar manner to other goldfish, scattering adhesive eggs among plants or spawning mops. Males display breeding tubercles during spawning season. Eggs hatch within 4–7 days, and fry require infusoria or powdered fry food before transitioning to brine shrimp or crushed pellets.
Requires stable water parameters and efficient filtration to handle waste. Keep ammonia and nitrite at 0 ppm, nitrates under 40 ppm. Perform weekly water changes of 30–50%. Avoid sudden temperature swings.
Common issues include swim bladder disorder, constipation, and bacterial infections. Their compact body makes them more vulnerable to buoyancy problems. Poor diet and overfeeding often worsen these conditions.
😊 Pearlscale Goldfish are generally peaceful and can be kept with other goldfish varieties. Their raised scales are a key feature.
Gentle and slow swimmers due to their round bodies. Curious and social, often begging for food. Can be easily outcompeted for food by faster fish.
The Pearlscale Goldfish (Carassius auratus var. Pearlscale) is a fancy goldfish variety famous for its plump, golf-ball-shaped body and unique domed scales that give a pearly texture. Originating from selective breeding in China, Pearlscales are slower swimmers and do best in tanks with other fancy goldfish varieties. They are omnivores that thrive on a balanced diet of sinking pellets, vegetables, and occasional protein. While hardy, their body shape makes them prone to swim bladder problems, so careful feeding and stable water parameters are essential. These peaceful, ornamental fish can live over a decade in a well-maintained aquarium and add whimsical beauty to any fancy goldfish collection.