name: shogun goldfish (carassius auratus – fancy hybrid variety) max size: up to 6–8 inches water parameters: pH 6.5-7.5, temperature 65-75°F, moderately hard water diet: omnivorous – thrives on high quality sinking pellets, gel foods, and vegetables like peas and spinach; can be supplemented with bloodworms and brine shrimp temperament: peaceful and social; best kept with other fancy goldfish of similar size and swimming ability tank setup: spacious aquarium with smooth substrate, gentle filtration, and plenty of open swimming space; avoid sharp decor to protect fins and body compatibility: ideal with other fancy goldfish; avoid fast swimmers or aggressive species behavior: slow to moderate swimmer that spends time foraging along the bottom; generally friendly and interactive with keepers fun fact: shogun goldfish are selectively bred for bold metallic patterns and thick body shape, often combining traits from ranchu and oranda lines, making each fish look unique like a living “armor-pattern” koi-style goldfish