Ryukin goldfish are a gorgeous Japanese variety of Fantail ornamental goldfish. Both Ryukin and Fantail goldfish are suitable for beginners to the hobby. You can keep Ryukins in aquariums and outdoor fish ponds, provided the fish are given the correct care. However, like all goldfish species with rounded, egg-shaped bodies, these Fancy goldfish tend to … Read more
The Ryukin goldfish is a Japanese strain of fan-tailed goldfish bred in the late 1700s. They have double finned tails with four tail lobes, they can be either long or short. The long ones are sought after more due to their appearance. The Ryukin is characterized by the large dorsal hump that starts near its … Read more
Tamasaba goldfish are a rare type of egg-shaped goldfish. These unusual fish are seldom seen in the hobby outside of their native Japan. However, if you do manage to get hold of one of these beauties, they are relatively easy to look after, making them suitable for beginners. Even better, these coldwater specialists are equally … Read more
The Jikin goldfish is one of the rarest Fancy goldfish varieties. Jikins are also known as Sea Wolf, Peacock and Rokurin goldfish. These gorgeous fish have a unique four-lobed tail that’s associated with the Shachihoko dolphin statue in the Nagoya castle. Jikins are difficult to come by outside of their native Japan and are almost … Read more
Most goldfish are pretty easy to care for, enjoy a long lifespan, can live happily in a garden pond and make beautiful pets. For that reason, goldfish remain just about the most popular pet fish species on the planet! But, if you’re an experienced goldfish keeper with some spare cash to splash on a rare … Read more
The Tosakin goldfish is an extremely rare variety of the popular Fantail goldfish. Tosakins have an incredible history that you’ll learn more about later in this guide. However, from the get-go, you need to know that these goldfish are hard to find, expensive to buy, and terribly delicate. We don’t recommend the Tosakin as a … Read more
The Lionchu is a very unusual goldfish breed that makes a great talking point when included in a Fancy goldfish collection. However, we don’t recommend these odd-looking fish for beginners. Lionchu goldfish are quite delicate creatures. The fish’s fleshy “wen” is prone to injury and infection, and the Lionchu’s poor swimming ability often leaves it … Read more