Aquarium individual outline by Deztiny Marie

Aquarium Goals

deztinymarie2414 — 2025-09-02 15:16:19 UTC

Goal one: To be setup properly to ensure the survival of all the organisms living in it.

Goal two: Observe how an ecosystem functions firsthand.

Goal three: Learn responsibility by taking care of my fish and making sure its rank is up to par.

Lionhead Goldfish (my fish)

deztinymarie2414 — 2025-09-02 15:22:43 UTC

Common name: Lionhead Goldish

Scientific name: Carassius auratus

Description: The Lionhead Goldfish originated in China before the 17th century; it developed from natural mutations leading to the hood of abnormal skin on their heads and their lack of dorsal fin. Their diet primarily consists of high-quality sinking goldfish pellets but in the wild they eat insects, larvae, algae, and plant matter near the bottom of the water.

Citations

deztinymarie2414 — 2025-09-02 15:24:50 UTC

Goldfish and their diet - INJAF

Lionhead Goldfish Care, Feeding, Diseases, Breeding and more...

Compatibility

deztinymarie2414 — 2025-09-02 15:41:58 UTC

My fish is a passive type of fish and can only be paired with fish that don't move to fast as my fish is prone to being bullied by them.

Fish the Lionhead goldfish is compatible with:

-White Cloud Mountain Minnows

-Orandas

-Hillstream Loaches

White Cloud Mountain Minnows

deztinymarie2414 — 2025-09-02 15:42:10 UTC

Orandas

deztinymarie2414 — 2025-09-02 15:43:06 UTC

Hillstream Loaches

deztinymarie2414 — 2025-09-02 15:43:44 UTC

Water/enviorment

deztinymarie2414 — 2025-09-02 16:00:51 UTC

The Lionhead Goldfish lives in freshwater!

It's important to know about freshwater:

-Freshwater is defined by having a very low concentration of dissolved salts.

-Plants, animals, and humans rely on freshwater to survive and maintain bodily functions

-The freshwater biome is a hub for a variety of animals, out of which mostly are fish, covering about 700 different species.

The Lionhead goldfish doesn't live in the wild because it was made by humans and are bred in captivity. However, its ancestors have a large amount of space in the wild and thrive with a lot of space.

Decor

deztinymarie2414 — 2025-09-02 16:05:18 UTC

The decoration I want for my Aquarium is cool building decor that comes with greenery attached to it and hiding spots. These structures typically cost a range from as cheap as $8 to $80.

Substrate

deztinymarie2414 — 2025-09-02 16:07:32 UTC

The substrate I'm going with for my fish is sand because it's the most recommended and safest substrate for Lionheads in the event that they attempt to consume it. Gravel and pebbles are too hazardous for Lionheads because they tend to attempt to eat it and can lead to them choking or fatal internal impact.

Tank lighting

deztinymarie2414 — 2025-09-02 16:11:27 UTC

Tank lighting is the use of artificial light to mimic natural daylight cycles to aid in the growth of the tank organisms and enhance the visual appeal of the tank.

Lionhead goldfish need at least 8-10 hours a day of tank lighting followed by periods of darkness to promote natural behavior and prevent stress.

Hood cover

deztinymarie2414 — 2025-09-02 16:13:53 UTC

A hood cover is a protective lid for an aquarium or terrarium that serves several functions such as reducing water evaporation, preventing dust, and keeping fish or other pets from jumping or escaping.

A lionhead Goldfish does need a hood cover because although they are poor swimmers they still have the ability to jump out of the water

Filter

deztinymarie2414 — 2025-09-02 16:16:40 UTC

Lionhead fish require a hangover back filter, capable of processing the entire tank's water volume at least four times per hour, along with a protein skimmer to manage their heavy bioload.

Tank size

deztinymarie2414 — 2025-09-02 16:18:26 UTC

My fish requires at least a 20 gallon tank!

Air

deztinymarie2414 — 2025-09-02 16:22:14 UTC

Lionhead goldfish get their oxygen from dissolved oxygen in the water, which enters the water through surface, not by directly breathing air. The lionhead goldfish needs a functioning filter creating surface ripples and proper water quality to ensure enough oxygen is dissolved into the water.

Summary

deztinymarie2414 — 2025-09-02 16:27:55 UTC

I thought very hard about choosing each thing for my Lionhead goldfish and why. For compatibility I chose the White cloud mountain minnows, Orandas, and hillstream loaches because they don't swim too fast and won't harm my fish. As for the decor, I chose that specific type of decor because Lionheads are very anti-social and need places to hide and feel secure, I wanted to make sure it not only had a hiding spot but greenery for stimulation. For the tank lighting, substrate, and all the other things regarding the tank, I chose that stuff because it ensures the safety of my fish both when I'm present or not present and it gives the fish the proper comfortability and lifestyle to ensure it lives a long life while still getting its needs met. Overall, I chose all of these things specifically because they are the requirements for my fish but still the most safe and comfortable options.