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
Butterfly Tail goldfish are a beautiful variety of Fancy goldfish well-known for their wide-lobed, spreading tail that resembles butterfly’s wings when viewed from above. Although these goldfish can live in an outdoor pond, their delicate tails can make them vulnerable to damage and infection, so they are best suited to life in a well-maintained fish … Read more
Black Moor goldfish are easy to identify, being coal-black with protruding eyes and attractive, floating finnage. This goldfish variety can live in a large tank or garden pond, and they will even naturally spawn if you provide them with a high-quality diet and the correct conditions. Although they are often sold to beginners as ideal … Read more
The Veiltail goldfish is one of the most beautiful goldfish variants. These fish are pretty hard to come by, and they are not easy to care for, being somewhat delicate. Veiltails are challenging to breed in the home tank, but they will sometimes spawn if given the right conditions. So, these are not the best … Read more
Butterfly Telescope goldfish are a beautiful variant of the popular Moor fantail goldfish. These fish can bring an exotic look to a coldwater aquarium, but caring for them can be challenging for a beginner. In our guide, we provide all the information and tips you need to successfully keep these stunning and unusual fish in … Read more
Everything you need to know to look after shubunkin goldfish properly. Expert aquarist Alison Page shares her shubunkin care tips.
Fantail goldfish are a type of fancy goldfish. They are easy to care for, as long as you learn their needs. Here’s what you need to know.