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Calico Wakin Goldfish<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Calico Wakin Goldfish<\/strong> is a beautiful, long-bodied goldfish variety known for its flowing double tail and striking calico coloration<\/strong> of red, white, blue, and black. Hardy and active, Wakins combine elegance with strong swimming ability, making them ideal for larger aquariums or outdoor ponds.<\/p>\n

Origin<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Japan (selectively bred goldfish variety)<\/p>\n

Feeding<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Omnivorous<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    High-quality goldfish pellets or flakes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Supplement with vegetables (peas, spinach, zucchini)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Occasional treats of frozen or live foods such as bloodworms or brine shrimp<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      Best kept with other fast, slim-bodied goldfish<\/strong> (Wakin, Comet, Shubunkin)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Avoid slow fancy goldfish or tropical species<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Not suitable with aggressive or fin-nipping fish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Aggression<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Peaceful and social
      May outcompete slower fish for food due to active swimming<\/p>\n

      Experience Level<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Beginner to intermediate
      Very hardy but requires good filtration and space<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        Temperature:<\/strong> 10\u201322\u00b0C (50\u201372\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        pH:<\/strong> 6.5\u20138.0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Hardness:<\/strong> Moderate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Tank Size:<\/strong> Large aquarium or pond recommended<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Notes<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          Produces a high bioload\u2014strong filtration and regular water changes are essential<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Excellent pond fish due to cold tolerance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Active swimmer that benefits from open space<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          A hardy, elegant goldfish with stunning calico colours\u2014perfect for spacious aquariums or outdoor ponds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Calico Wakin Goldfish Overview The Calico Wakin Goldfish is a beautiful, long-bodied goldfish variety known for its flowing double tail and striking calico coloration of red, white, blue, and black. Hardy and active, Wakins combine elegance with strong swimming ability, making them ideal for larger aquariums or outdoor ponds. Origin Japan (selectively bred goldfish variety) […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3081,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[118],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-3082","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-wakin-goldfish","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-variable"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/3082","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3081"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3082"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=3082"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=3082"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=3082"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}