Goldfish care advice from the experts
The lionhead goldfish is the oldest and arguably the most popular of the dorsal-less goldfish breeds.
Bred in China to depict the image of the mythical lion-dog, the lionhead is characterized by the ‘wen’, or head growth, that covers its head. [Read more…] about Lionhead Goldfish
The Ryukin goldfish is a Japanese strain of fan-tailed goldfish bred in the late 1700s.
The Ryukin is characterized by the large dorsal hump that starts near its neck and makes its head look quite pointed. Ryukin breeders have sought to enhance this dorsal hump in order to make the fish seem particularly tall. [Read more…] about Ryukin Goldfish
The Bubble Eye goldfish originated in the early 1900s in China and is thought to have been developed from a strain of Celestial Eye goldfish.
The Bubble Eye is one of the most delicate breeds of fancy goldfish and is characterized by the two fluid filled sacs or ‘bladders’ underneath its eyes. [Read more…] about Bubble Eye Goldfish
Oranda goldfish originated in the late 1500s and are one of the most popular varieties of fancy goldfish. Coined the “flower of the water" by the Chinese, the oranda is thought to be the first breed of goldfish to develop the ‘wen’ or hood.
[Read more…] about Oranda Goldfish: All about oranda goldfish
Shubunkin goldfish were first developed in the early 1900s from strains of telescope goldfish in Japan. They are often referred to as “the poor man’s koi."
Similar in body shape to the comet goldfish, shubunkins are characterized by their nacreous scales and calico coloring , which contains shades of red, gold, purple, blue, black and white. Shubunkins with more blue coloration are considered to be more valuable.
[Read more…] about Shubunkin Goldfish: All about the shubunkin
