Calico Fantail Goldfish

Calico Fantail Goldfish - Nacreous Calico Pattern on a Classic Fancy Shape

The Calico Fantail Goldfish shows a soft nacreous calico patterning, blending blue, red, black and orange across the scales, layered over the same rounded body and flowing twin tail that defines the Fantail variety.

This fancy goldfish is a gentle, unhurried swimmer, moving through the tank with a graceful sway rather than the fast dashes of a single-tail comet. Its calm nature and hardy constitution make it an easy variety to settle into a dedicated fancy goldfish setup.

At N8 Aquatics, our fish are carefully raised and conditioned to ensure healthy stock suited to home aquariums.

Species Snapshot

• Adult Size: 15–20 cm
• Tank Size: 150 L minimum
• Temperament: Peaceful, slower swimmer than single-tail goldfish — best kept with other fancy varieties, not fast comets that will out-compete them for food
• Temperature: 18–24°C
• pH: 7.0–8.0
• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Ideal Habitat and Care

Keep the Calico Fantail in a 150 L or larger tank with soft, gentle filtration flow so its rounded body isn't fighting a strong current.

• Temperature: 18–24°C
• pH: 7.0–8.0
• Water Flow: Gentle to moderate — strong current can be tiring for this rounder-bodied, slower swimmer
• Maintenance: Strong filtration with regular partial water changes to manage waste load

Diet

This omnivore feeds easily but benefits from smaller portions to help protect its rounded body shape.

• Goldfish flake or pellet sized for a smaller mouth
• Blanched vegetables such as peas or zucchini
• Occasional frozen bloodworm or brine shrimp
• Smaller, more frequent feeds to reduce the risk of swim bladder issues

Compatibility

This rounder-bodied fancy goldfish is a slower, more deliberate swimmer than single-tail comets and does best alongside other fancy varieties that share its gentler pace and won't out-compete it at feeding time.

Suitable tankmates include:

• Other fantail, ryukin or moor goldfish
• Other similarly slow-swimming fancy varieties
• Peaceful, cold-tolerant snails
• Avoid fast single-tail comets, which will out-compete them for food

Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.

Why Buy From N8 Aquatics

• Carefully raised aquarium fish
• Healthy, well-conditioned stock
• Strong genetics and vibrant colouration
• Breeder support if you have questions

Pickup Information

N8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder in Central Queensland.

Orders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.

Please ensure you are able to collect your fish before placing an order.

Important

All livestock sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to fully cycled aquariums suitable for the species being kept.

Please ensure your aquarium setup and tankmates are appropriate before purchasing.