Goldfish were originally cultivated in China over 1000 years ago, and over the centuries, have been developed into many different types all over the world. Nymph Goldfish were cultivated to combine features of Fantail and Comet Goldfish, and are a robust fish, suitable for beginners and popular the world over. 

Nymph Goldfish have the thick, egg-shaped body of a Fantail, but with a Comet’s distinctive scissor-shaped singular forked tail with two tips, usually the same length as their entire body. Their scales are usually a bright, golden metallic orange, although they do come in other colours. This combination of features makes Nymph Goldfish a striking showpiece for your aquarium.

Nymph Goldfish make peaceful tankmates, and are traditionally a schooling fish that do well when kept in small groups rather than solo. We recommend feeding your Nymphs Pisces Goldfish Pellets or Flakes. Spirulina Flakes and Algae Wafers will provide valuable variety to their diet. We’ve found that Nymphs, like all Goldfish, enjoy eating Duckweed, which is easy to grow in your aquarium and is available from Scapeshop.com.au.

These cold water fish thrive in water temperatures ranging from 8-23 degrees celsius, and as they produce lots of waste, we recommend good filtration and plenty of plants to oxygenate and clean the water, as well as enriching their lives and supplementing their diets.