Dive into free goldfish coloring pages for kids! These 25 black and white line drawings are a celebration of these little beauties for artists of all ages to enjoy.
Goldfish are some of the most popular fish for people to have as pets, as they’re not only relatively low maintenance, but also beautiful with their shiny golden color.
Goldfish were first bred around 1000 years ago in China. The gold color was a mutation among certain carp, and they were specifically bred to encourage this abnormality.
These beautiful fish come in all shapes and sizes, and they are represented in this collection with 25 different scenes and settings to color.
There is more to learn about goldfish than meets the eye, and you will learn some of these facts as you color.
25 Free Goldfish Coloring Pages To Print And Color
1. Baby Goldfish With Mother Coloring PDF
Let’s start things on an adorable note with some baby goldfish swimming with their mom! A mommy goldfish can lay around 1000 eggs, but most of them won’t hatch. If you have a male and female goldfish, you may have hundreds of little fishy grandchildren to deal with!
2. Cartoon Goldfish In A Tank
What a lovely tank this goldfish has! Even though they are small, goldfish thrive in a larger tank with at least 50 litres of water.
3. Fancy Goldfish With A Double Tail
There are so many beautiful details on this goldfish, and there are so many possibilities! Why not use some colored felt pens for the finer details of this one?
4. Goldfish Blowing Bubbles
Even goldfish like to have fun, and this one is doing so by blowing bubbles! Did you know that domestic goldfish are usually around 10-14 inches long?
5. Pair Of Swimming Goldfish
Goldfish are social fish, so it’s not surprising to see two of them swimming together! It’s generally best to have at least two.
6. Goldfish Darting Past A Thermometer
A thermometer is a great tool to have when keeping goldfish. These little guys thrive in water temperatures between 68° to 74° F.
7. Goldfish Eating Floating Food
It’s dinner time for this goldfish who is gobbling up some floating fish food. Goldfish don’t have the ability to taste anything, so they’re not too picky!
8. Goldfish Under A Bride
There is so much life to behold under this bridge with koi and goldfish swimming beneath. This is the kind of image I love to color with watercolor paint, as it makes it so peaceful.
9. Goldfish Hiding Behind Plants
It looks like we may have a shy goldfish who is hiding behind some plants! Many people think that goldfish have bad memories, but scientists actually believe that they remember things better than we thought.
10. Goldfish In A Round Bowl
Keeping a goldfish in a round bowl like this is a wonderful way to add some beautiful life to your living space. Which colors will finish off this bowl?
11. Goldfish In A Tank With Lights
The light above this goldfish tank helps them to see what they’re doing as they explore. Goldfish don’t have eyelids, so it’s a good idea to shut off any lights when it’s time for them to sleep.
12. Hatchimal Popping Out Of An Egg
This goldfish thinks it’s met another fish, but it’s just its reflection. You can forgive it for making this mistake, but don’t be fooled! Goldfish are believed to be smarter than we’ve given them credit for.
13. Goldfish Admiring Some Bubbles
Bubbles are weirdly mesmerising, and this goldfish is caught in the spell! Having bubble machines is good for aeration in a tank and can help your goldfish to live longer.
14. Goldfish Next To A Castle Ornament
Who’s the king of the castle? This goldfish, of course! Having these kinds of ornaments gives goldfish something to keep them active and amused.
15. Goldfish Resting Near Rocks Coloring Sheet
Goldfish love to have rocks to admire while they swim around. Maybe you could draw some food for this goldfish. Interestingly, goldfish don’t have stomachs, just intestines. That means they need to eat frequently to stay nourished.
16. Goldfish Surrounded By Smaller Fish
This school of little fish seems to want to befriend this goldfish! When coloring a goldfish, you don’t have to use just one color. They can actually come in many different colors like red, white or brown.
17. Goldfish Swimming Calmly In Water
Goldfish like to take it slow, and that may be why they live so long. Some goldfish can live up to 15 years!
18. Goldfish Swimming In A Small Bowl
What a happy little goldfish this one is! I would use some bright colors to give this page a happy feeling.
19. Goldfish Swimming Through Plants
This goldfish depiction will be a real challenge for any budding artists! You may want to vary the art tools you use when coloring these details.
20. Goldfish Exploring A Tank
These two goldfish are investigating the tank like little bloodhounds! Goldfish actually have a great sense of smell, and some scientists think they have a better sense of smell than humans.
21. Goldfish In A Clean Aquarium
The water around this goldfish is so nice and clear. A goldfish’s water should be cleaned often if you want it to stay healthy.
22. Goldfish With Flowing Fins
The scales on this goldfish look so intricate! Once you have chosen a color scheme, try to use different shades for the scales to create a more vibrant look.
23. A Group Of Goldfish In A Pond
Let’s get peaceful with this tranquil pond scene with goldfish. These fish have been used in decorative ponds for over a thousand years across the world.
24. Small Goldfish With A Snail
As if these goldfish weren’t pretty enough, there is also a cute snail for you to color here as well! Will it have matching colors to the fish?
25. Two Goldfish Facing Each Other Coloring Page
It almost looks like these two goldfish are about to kiss, which could make it a nice picture to make into a card for a loved one! You could even add some fun details like heart-shaped bubbles or some more little decorations.After You Color Your Goldfish Pages
- Tear little pieces of craft paper and stick them around the goldfish to make it look like food.
- Use small gold sequins with some glue to create some textured scales for the goldfish.
- Draw a face looking in at the goldfish, perhaps based on your own!