Goldfish is a freshwater fish of the carp family (Cyprinidae) and one of the first home fish, which are still popular among aquarists. The main representative of the genus Carassius and also the most widespread species, Carassius auratus, mass is grown in ponds in the economic and nutritional purposes.
Goldfish were originally settled link Korea, China and Japan, where they quickly spread throughout the world. In Europe they are entered in the 18th century, and successfully breeding in the aquarium begins in the late 19th century. The type was first described by Swedish scientist Carl von Linné, 1758. year.
