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Goldfish Types

Can Fancy Goldfish Live Outside?

2022-09-09 by Lewis German
Ryukens swimming in clear water

If you own fancy goldfish that are getting too large for your tank, or you like the look of them and have a nice garden pond you want to add them to, you want to know if it can be done. In our guide we aim to answer some commonly asked questions about fancy goldfish … Read more

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Tamasaba Goldfish: Care Guide, Lifespan and More

2022-05-13 by Matt Tomkin
Tamasaba Goldfish guide

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

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Jikin Goldfish: Care Guide, Lifespan and More

2022-05-13 by Matt Tomkin
Jikin Goldfish Care guide, lifespan and 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

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Watonai Goldfish: Care Guide, Lifespan and More

2022-05-11 by Matt Tomkin
Watonai Goldfish

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

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Wakin Goldfish: Care Guide, Lifespan and More

2022-05-06 by Matt Tomkin
Wakin Goldfish

Wakin Goldfish: Care Guide, Lifespan and More Wakin goldfish are a rare, seldom-seen variety of flat-bodied goldfish, which is a shame because these fish are simple to care for, beautiful to look at and ideal for beginners. Read this guide to learn more about the gorgeous Wakin goldfish and how to care for and breed … Read more

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Tosakin Goldfish; Care Guide, Lifespan, and More

2022-04-13 by Matt Tomkin
tosakin goldfish swimming to the left

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

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Dragon Eye Goldfish; Care Guide, Lifespan, and More

2022-04-11 by Matt Tomkin
dragon eye goldfish swimming to the left

Dragon Eye goldfish are a variety of Moor fantail goldfish. The Dragon Eye can make a colorful and quirky addition to a coldwater fish tank, and there are different tail types to choose from, too. However, Dragon Eyes are not straightforward fish to care for, and we don’t recommend them for complete beginners to goldfish … Read more

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