Are tropical fish the same thing as goldfish?

Answers:
No, most tropical are .. tropical :)
Goldfish prefer cooler water.

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no.
what is wrong with you?

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If they were the same, wouldn't they have the same name?
Tropical fish prefer warmer temperatures whereas goldfish do better in cold water.
Goldfish are mainly vegetarians and tropical like to eat insects as well as plant matter.
Hope this helps!

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Definitely no! Goldfish are a species of carp and prefer cooler water temperatures.

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The term tropical fish is used to imply the temperate the fish prefers (78-82 degrees). Goldfish are cold water fish. Hope this helps! :)