![]() Though there are many different opinions on what temperature goldfish in quarantine should be kept at, I have found it’s best to quarantine a new fish at around 80F (26.7C). There are many reasons you may want to boost the immune system of a goldfish, and one may be that you’re quarantining a new fish. In general, a warmer water temperature will boost the metabolism of a goldfish, and this will also boost the immune system of a goldfish. In this range, they should be able to live a good life with minimal health problems given all other conditions are optimal. Overall the ideal temperature range to keep a fancy goldfish is roughly 72F-78F (22.2C-25.5C). For example, a skinner oranda or fantail goldfish might be able to endure some colder temperatures, while a very fat-bodied pearl scale goldfish would not and may quickly develop health problems in colder temperatures. Generally, the more highly developed the breed of goldfish is, the greater its need for warmer water temperatures is. ![]() Fancy goldfish can also be more susceptible to some diseases and increasing the temperature can also boost their immune system. A higher temperature boosts metabolism allows the goldfish to digest its food easier and faster and that has many positive long-term health benefits like preventing the problems stated. Fancy goldfish are more susceptible to swim bladder disorder, gas, bloat, and constipation, and increasing the temperature is the best way to prevent those problems. For this reason, I typically advise against putting fancy goldfish in outdoor ponds unless you are heating the pond to an appropriate temperature year-round. Though some fat-bodied goldfish are able to survive near-freezing temperatures over winter, it is really not ideal for them and can cause long-term health problems. If you have a fancy or fat-bodied goldfish, then it's in your best interest to have a water heater. ![]()
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