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 […]
Goldfish Types
Ranchu Goldfish
The Ranchu Goldfish is a strain of fancy goldfish developed from the lionhead and is referred to as the “king of goldfish” in Japan. They are used in competitive shows in Japan and China and each country has a different view they use to judge how impressive the goldfish looks. The judges in Japan use […]
Pompom Goldfish: All about the pompom goldfish
The pompom goldfish is actually correctly named the “pompon”. However, due to its appearance, it is much more commonly known by the name pompom. The pompom goldfish is distinctive due to the two bubble-like growths, also known as narial bouquets, that develop on the nose of the fish from the time that they are around 18 […]
Pearlscale Goldfish
Pearscale Goldfish originated in the early 1900s and are one of the more recent additions to the fancy goldfish family. They are thought to have originated in China and further developed in Japan. The pearscale is characterized by uniquely-shaped scales, which are caused by calcium carbonate deposits, and have a pearly appearance. They have a […]
Lionhead Goldfish
The lionhead goldfish is the oldest and arguably the most popular of the dorsal-less goldfish breeds. They have short fins, double caudal and anal fins, and a more rounded body. Very rarely there can be a long tailed Lionfish Goldfish born. Bred in China to depict the image of the mythical lion-dog, the lionhead is […]
Fantail Goldfish: All about fantail goldfish
The fantail goldfish originated in the early 1400s, during the Ming Dynasty of China. Fantail goldfish are the ancestor from which all modern fancy goldfish breeds descended. The fantail goldfish has a rounded, egg-like body and is characterized by its split tail fin. While any goldfish with a split tail is considered a “fantail”, fantail […]
Common Goldfish
The common goldfish known as Carassius Auratus, Auratus means “gold” and this is what gave the goldfish its name. The common is the simplest variation of all goldfish breeds. The goldfish are part of the Cyprindae family of fish which also includes koi, carp, and minnows. The common goldfish is the fish that most resembles […]
