15 Different Types of Goldfish Breeds | Caring Pets Contact Us Hardy Goldfish Types A body shape that has an elongated flattened football shape include: the Common, the Comet, Shubunkin. (good breeds for an outdoor goldfish pond). The common, comet and shubunkin look very similar in shape and colors. The comet has longer fins and most notably its tail fin is much longer. The common doesn’t come in calico but the comet and shubunkin do. The shubunkin is only calico so if it’s calico with short fins, it can’t be a common. Fancy Goldfish Types An egg shape body shape are considered the fancy breeds and can include: Fantail, Ryukin, Veiltail, Oranda, Telescope,Black Moor, Panda Butterfly, Ranchu, lionhead, Pompon, Pearlscale, Hama Nishki, Celestial and Bubble-Eye. The mature oranda, ranchu and lionhead has a wart like wen hood cover over its face and head The oranda has a dorsal fin and the lionhead and most ranchu don’t. The ranchu has a prominent arch in its back and downward pointed tail fins.

The lionhead and oranda have a straighter back line. A goldfish with a hood cover with a straight back and no dorsal fin is a lionhead. The fantail, ryukin and veiltail have similar egg shaped bodies with no distinct features like a hood cover or globe eyes The fantail and ryukin have sturdy upright fins and tails. The ryukin has a more prominent hump that the dorsal fin sits on than the fantail. The veiltail has long flowing fins and tail. The telescope, black moor and panda butterfly have their eyes on the sides of ball like protuberances A black moor is a telescope/globe-eye but is only black or faded black in color. The panda butterfly resembles the colors of a panda bear, clear sections of black and white. The pearlscale and hama nishiki have a golf ball body shape with scales that stand out like little white domes the hama nishiki has a slight hood cover on top of its head while the pearlscale does not. The celestial has bulging eyes that point upward and no dorsal fin.

The bubble eye has two bubble shaped check pouches The Common Goldfish Carassius Auratus Asian in origin, the common goldfish is a member of the Cyprindae fish family. The common goldfish is related to the many species of carp, koi and other types of breeds. The name Auratus literally means “overlaid with gold”. This species of fish has been raised by humans for over a thousand years and sometime during this period, they became family pets. The common goldfish is a great fish for beginners since it’s a very hardy breed of goldfish. It can live in water with temperatures ranging from 55-80*F (12-26*C), with a pH of 6-8, which is much like tap water. The common goldfish doesn’t require a heater and needs only minimal care if placed by itself in a well filtered 10 gallon aquarium (38 liters). In the wild, you can find these in freshwater, lakes, rivers, canals and even ditches that have adequate vegetation. This water can be slow moving to stagnant. They do best in cooler water around the low 70s.

Goldfish are however social animals and would benefit from having a tank mate. You can keep two of three small goldfish (a few inches or less) in a 10 gallon tank but when they mature, you will likely need to upgrade your tank size. A goldfish that is properly cared for can live for well over five years (40 years plus max) and grow to around 12 inches long, 32cm (4 inches average, 10cm). A small one gallon goldfish bowl (3.7 liters) is not highly recommended. When you place a goldfish in a small space like a bowl, the water gets dirty fast and make the goldfish unhealthy. Read the next post for beginners: goldfish bowl size for more info. If space is an issue, consider buying a fancy Beta fish or cold-water minnows which will do better in a small space than a goldfish would. A Beta needs good water parameters too but it also has the ability to breath oxygen through its mouth in addition to breathing through its gills. This just means they can live in stagnant water with low oxygen levels much better than other fish species.

Even with this species, you will still need to perform routine maintenance to keep them healthy and happy. — Back to Top — Comet Goldfish The Comet Goldfish, thought to have originated from the state of Washington in the late 1800s, comes in several variations, the most popular being the orange metallic comet whose color shows well in goldfish ponds. Other variations come in an array of calicos; calico varieties like the red and silver sarassa comet. Many of the color combination come in colors like, red and white, black and orange, yellow, red, black and of course goldfish orange. The comet goldfish is similar to the common goldfish types and is often mistaken for it, but the comet has a more slender body with more noticeable and elongated fins; especially the caudual fin, which is more than half to three-quater the size of its own body. The caudual fin will also be much more pointed on its ends compared to the common goldfish. The comet goldfish will also have two pectoral fins and pelvic fins; while the dorsal fin, anal fin and caudual fin will be single.

— Back to Top — Shubunkin Goldfish The shubunkin goldfish comes in two varieties (London shubunkin and Bristol shubunkin). It’s body looks much like the common or comet goldfish but it’s colors resembles that of what you would find in a fancy goldfish types. It has one caudal tail fin, one dorsal fin and paired pectoral and pelvic fins. The Bristol is larger and it’s caudal fin is more rounded than that of the London. The color of the shubunkin goldfish should be calico. 25% of its color should be a blue-silver color that acts like a background for its other body colors. An even coat of strong black dots and colors that run into the shubunkins fins is a desired look for show goldfish. Both the London and Bristol variety are one of the more hardy types of goldfish. This makes it an ideal goldfish for an outdoor pond or an indoor goldfish aquarium. If you do choose to stock your tank or pond with shubunkins, avoid mixing them with the slow moving bubble eyes or celestial goldfish.

The faster moving shubunkins will out eat these other goldfish types which could lead to them being starved. — Back to Top — Wakin Goldfish The wakin goldfish is a popular breed in Japan. It’s thought to be the common goldfish of East Asia. The Wakin goldfish resembles the comet goldfish with an elongated body but has a double caudal tail fin much like the fantail goldfish, only shorter. Only the wakin and jikin goldfish have an elongated body and double anal and caudal fins. The wakin goldfish is a hardy breed that is best placed in a goldfish pond. If it’s placed in a goldfish tank, the tank should be large enough to accommodate its growth of over a foot long (30cm). It’s not an aggressive goldfish breed but is a fast swimmer with a big appetite and so the wakin goldfish isn’t a good tank mate for any slow swimming goldfish breeds. the appetite of the wakin goldfish can be a problem if the tank or pond contain live aquatic plants that it finds tasty. The most common colors of the wakin goldfish are a solid red or a variegated red and white color.

The ideal balance of red and white colors should be half and half but some goldfish might only contain a few small stripes of red on an otherwise white body; or vice versa. The reds should be deep and colorful, great for a goldfish pond. Other colors include metallics or variegated: oranges, yellows, browns and blacks. — Back to Top — Japanese Ryukin Goldfish The ryukin goldfish from the Ryukyu Islands is a popular goldfish bred in Japan. It looks similar to the fantail goldfish but stands apart with a prominent hump towards the back of its head which elevates the dorsal fin. The long caudal tail fins can have three or four lobes, with the three lobed ryukin having what the Japanese call a ‘cherry blossom petal tail.’ There are several goldfish types of ryukin, the yamagata kingyo, sabao, and tamasaba that have been bred to only have a single caudal tail fin.

Ryukin goldfish come in a variety of color combinations, including: solid colors (self colored) and multiple colors (variegated) of a deep red, red and white, blue, white, calico and more. A hardy variety of goldfish, the ryukin can be placed in your outdoor goldfish pond or introduced into a goldfish aquarium with other goldfish without any need for extra care. Good tank mates include the oranda, lionhead, or Ranchu Goldfish. Be careful that your bubble eye, and telescope goldfish breeds are not being bullied around by these tougher breeds. Goldfish Bowls Fancy Fantail Goldfish The body of the Fantail Goldfish should be about three-fifths of its overall length and have an egg shape appearance. The only single fin on the fantail goldfish is the dorsal fin; all other fins are paired, including the caudal fin which is split down the middle with a forked appearance on each fin. Regardless of the fantail’s fin, all are sturdy and rounded at the end to resemble, what else, blades of a fan. This is most noticeable when viewing the caudal tail fin from directly above.

Fantail goldfish come in an array of colors from metallic self-colored (single color) to a variegated (multiple colors), including calico. The color of the variegated variety should extend into the fins and the calico variety should be mainly blue with patches of other colors. Colors of the fantail goldfish usual come in a few solids or a mix of orange, blue (silver), black, bronze and red. A good quality fantail will have a good balance of color on both sides of its body. While the fantail goldfish is included in the fancy goldfish variety, and often bred for showing, they are a very hardy species and are an excellent choice for beginners or for your outdoor goldfish pond. With the right care, your fantails can live for more than ten to twenty years. At maturity, the fantail can be six to eight inches long. — Back to Top — Veiltail Goldfish The veiltail goldfish is a popular type of goldfish among collectors and hobbyists but it a variety that is difficult to breed for showing. It’s long flowing paired caudal is the veiltails most prominent feature.

the caudal tail fins should not be forked or have pointed tips but be completely divided while viewed from above. When your veiltail goldfish swims, the caudal tail fins should flow elegantly in the water. It’s dorsal fin should not fold over or sag but rather it should sway like a flag in the wind. The pectoral and pelvic fins should be long and narrow. Color wise, the veiltail goldfish can be metallic self-colored (solid), variegated (multiple colors) or calico in color. The colors should strong and run into its fins. This goldfish type is not as hardy as the common, comet or ryukin goldfish but it can survive in an outdoor goldfish pond if the conditions are not too extreme. Most goldfish owners will choose to place their veiltail goldfish into their indoor aquariums. — Back to Top — Globe Eye or Telescope Goldfish The Telescope Goldfish or globe eye goldfish as it is known in Europe and dragon fish in the far east is a fancy goldfish type.

Protruding eyes that begin to develop around six months of age clearly explain the name of this fancy goldfish breed and make it easy to recognize if a goldfish is a telescope. A high quality telescope goldfish has good symmetrical placement of its two eyes, each located on the outer most tip of its globe shaped protuberance. The body resembles that of the veiltail goldfish, with a short deep rounded body. Aside from the single dorsal fin, all the telescope goldfish’s fins are paired and pointed, including the caudal tail fin. The dorsal fin is high on the back with a slightly elevated appearance similar to the ryukin goldfish When the telescope goldfish swims, the dorsal fin should sturdy and upright. The fully divided caudal fins should be about three-quarters the length of the telescopes body and forked about a quarter of the overall length of the caudal tail fins. When it swims the caudal tail fin should be flowing like the oranda goldfish. The telescope goldfish comes in a variety of colors: all one color (self colored) of red, blue, chocolate, or white; bi colors (variegated) of black/white and red/white; and calico.

The calico types should have a blue background with a good symmetrical balance of bright brown, orange, red yellow and violet patches, with small black spots over it’s entire body. There is a variety that is named a panda butterfly telescope since its colors are predominately black and white and there is also the popular broadtail moor or black moor goldfish. The telescope goldfish is hardy and can survive in cold waters but it really should not be kept in an outdoor goldfish pond. The main reason is that is has poor vision and can’t compete with other goldfish types for food. Another reason, which also has to do with their protruding eyes, is that telescope goldfish eyes are susceptible infection and injury. Make it a rule to only place these goldfish among other slow moving or delicate breeds. — Back to Top — Broadtail Moor The broadtail moor goldfish or more popularly known as the black moor, should be entirely black (self-colored) throughout the body and fins. However, more often than not it contains shades of brown or silver. The color of a show quality black moor is a flat sooty color. The black moor closely resembles the veiltail goldfish.

The single dorsal fin should be high on the black moors back; all other fins should be paired. The paired and flowing caudal fin should be fully divided with rounded tips and have an absence of a forked appearance. It differs from the veiltail goldfish types in that the black moor has protruding eyes that resemble the telescope goldfish. A show quality black moor will have its eye placed on the extreme tips of its protuberances. It’s this style of eye that gives the black moor poor vision and is the reason you should avoid placing them into an aquarium with the more agile breeds of goldfish; they will out compete the slower eating black moor goldfish. — Back to Top — Oranda Goldfish The Oranda Goldfish variety is one of the more fancy types of goldfish, making orandas one of the more difficult fancy goldfish breeds to take care of. They don’t do well in waters with a temperature less than 65 degrees which doesn’t make them suitable for your outdoor goldfish pond. It is best to place them in your goldfish aquarium with other slow moving fancy breeds and a few aquatic plants.

Due to its body shape, oranda goldfish are slow moving and should be feed a balanced diet to keep it from having swim bladder or constipation problems. Breeding the oranda goldfish is another challenge for goldfish breeders. It is difficult to determine the sex of orandas out of mating season but typically, males are smaller and more slender than females. During mating season, it is easy to sex them; males produce white dots on the hoods on their heads. (Don’t mistake this for goldfish ich.) If breeders are successful in mating two oranda goldfish, it is rare to get high quality fry. A high quality oranda goldfish will have a short deep body, about two thirds of its body length. The dorsal fin should be up high on its body much like the ryukin goldfish. All other fins should be long flowing and paired. The caudal should be divided and flow gracefully like the veiltail goldfish and have slightly squared trailing edges. Depending on which geographical location the oranda was bred, its caudal tail will look different. For showing purposes, the caudal tail should be deeply forked in the far east but points are deducted for this in the west.

An oranda goldfish is easily recognizable by its soft wart like hood cover around its head. As they mature these hoods should develop around its head and face. Some orandas will develop more and some might not develop any. A good hood will have lumps of similar size that cover the entire head back to its gills. The colors of the oranda goldfish are varied: metallic, solid (self colored), multiple colors (variegated) or calico. The redcap oranda goldfish should have a deep red hood and a silver body. Other colors include: black, blue, chocolate, reds and silvers. — Back to Top — Pearlscale Goldfish The pearlscale goldfish with it’s spherical body shape and dome like scales containing calcium carbonate, looks like a golfball. The calcium carbonate in the scales creates a pattern of little pearl colored domes pushing through the skin of these goldfish types. It’s what one might imagine a goldfish would look like if it swallowed a golf ball whole. The small pointed head containing a little mouth is not flashy and only makes the body of the pearlscale goldfish stand out even more as the most noticeable feature.

The single dorsal fin stands erect, start at the middle of the back and extends all the way to the caudal peduncle. All other fins are paired with rounded ends. The sturdy caudal fins of the pearlscale goldfish should be divided and the lobes mildly forked. As the goldfish swims, the upper lobes on the caudal fins should sit high and not drop down. The paerlscale goldfish comes in a range of colors including: metallic self-colored and variegated (a solid color or two distinct colors); calico which should be strong and balanced. This hardy bred can live in an outdoor goldfish pond but are best suited for aquariums where their unique features can really be put on display. — Back to Top — Hama Nishiki Goldfish A cross bred between the pearlscale and the oranda. This goldfish bred looks a lot like the pearlscale but it’s fins are slightly longer and it has a small wen hood cover on top of its face that it gets from the oranda. It also grows slightly larger than the pearlscale.

— Back to Top — Ranchu Goldfish A ranchu goldfish is a full bodied fancy goldfish that lacks a dorsal fin and has wen hood cover much like the oranda. The back of the ranchu should have a pronounced upward arch where it curves sharply downwards at the peduncle and caudal fins. This curve directs the pair of divided caudal fins downwards. The optimal angle of the back curve and the direction of the upper lobes of the caudal fins should be 90*. One of the most obvious features or lack there of on a ranchu goldfish is the absence of the dorsal fin. A show quality specimen should have a clean arched back; there should be no sign of a dorsal fin, whether that be a bump or depression where the dorsal fin might have grown. The ranchu’s wen hood cover should be larger than that of the oranda. It should cover the entire head and face but not the eyes. A full wen hood cover can also cover the cheeks and gill covers and resemble the mane of a lion. The Chinese version of the ranchu is called the lionhead for this reason.

The ranchu goldfish from Japan and the lionhead goldfish from China are virtually the same breed with only minor differences in appearance. The back of the lionhead goldfish type lacks a serious arch and the curved peduncle is non existent. This allows the caudal fins to be more upright instead of being pointed downwards. A ranchu goldfish can be a metallic self-colored orange, red-and-black or a variegated multiple color, usually red and white. There are red-and-white nacreous varieties that give it a mother of pearl color called ‘sakura nishiki’ and there also calico nacreous colored ranchu goldfish that are called ‘edo nishiki’. — Back to Top — Pompon Goldfish The pompon goldfish is named after its most obvious feature, its fleshy lobed nasal septa that resemble pompons. These growths are connected to the goldfish’s nasal septum and act as sensors for smelling airborne chemicals and odors. When fully developed, the pompon lobes can hang down into the mouth of the goldfish but in a quality specimen the pompon lobes should not hang down into the mouth. They should have a solid uniform growth and be spherical in shape.

The body of a true pompon goldfish should look like the body of ranchu types with out a dorsal fin. There are however breeds that have a dorsal fin or show signs of a wen head cover. Pompon goldfish come in metallic and calico colors. Pompon goldfish are best suited for goldfish aquariums with water no colder than 55*F and should not be placed in an outdoor pond. Tank mates should only include other delicate and slow moving breeds like the telescope, oranda, bubble eye or celestial. — Back to Top — Bubble Eye Goldfish Care The bubble eye goldfish has a similar body shape, fins, and upward pointing eyes as the celestial does but it also has two fluid filled pouch of skin on its cheeks. A high quality specimen will have two equally developed pouches that sit right below its eyes. As a bubble eye goldfish swims and changes direction, its pouches will bounce around and play catch up to the last move. The colors a bubble eye goldfish comes in are metallic self-colored, variegated or calico. The thin skin that makes up a pouch is delicate and requires special care to ensure it is not damaged.

Considerable thought should be put into what types of substrate, aquarium decorations, aquarium filters, lights and tank mates the bubble eye goldfish’s tank is filled with. With the presence of these pouches, upward pointing eyes and along with the lack of a dorsal fin, makes the bubble eye goldfish a slow swimmer with poor eye sight. Avoid any aquarium decoration or substrate that contains sharp edges. Place any air bubblers in a corner and out of the way of where the bubble eye goldfish swims. Choose a filter that doesn’t have a strong intake or one that creates a strong current. Buy low wattage aquarium lights. Only place a bubble eye goldfish in with other poor seeing and slow swimming goldfish breeds like the celestial, pompon, ranchu or telescope. — Back to Top — Celestial Goldfish This small and delicate fancy bred of goldfish has a unique feature that needs special care to ensure the goldfish’s health, making it not suitable for the beginner goldfish hobbyist. The eyes of the celestial goldfish are protruding and set to always face upwards. This feature means the celestial goldfish should not be in a tank with any decoration that can scrape or poke its eyes.

The goldfish tank should not have a bright light since the celestial goldfish is always looking up while at rest. The celestial goldfish lacks a dorsal fin and when it swims it pushes its head downward to see straight ahead. This lifts its body and caudal fins upwards, making it a slow swimmer and not suitable for a tank with a water current. Tank mates should only include other celestial goldfish, bubble eyes, pompons or telescopes. — Back to Top — Ingot Oranda The Ingot is a popular Oranda variation in China and was first produced there in 2013 by crossing the Ryukin and Ranchu. Their bodies are compact with short tails and chubby faces. User submitted photo Owner Patricia Arnold-Mora says, Pugsley, a 2 year-old Calico Ingot Oranda is very friendly and loaded with lots of personality. User submitted photo Edward is a calico goldfish with a long flowing tail. It’s not known what type of goldfish Edward is but he closely resembles that of a veiltail. If you think you know what kind of goldfish this is, let us know. User submitted photo Hello, I would like to submit photos of my three goldfish.

I want to know what type of goldfish they are as I am not sure and would also like to know whether they are male or female. Thank you, Megan It looks like you probably have a Fantail (orange), an Oranda (white/red) and a Ryukin (calico). It’s hard to determine the sex of these fancy types of goldfish since they are all rather round. Usually the females are more round and the males are more slender. A few other differences: males will get light colored bumps on their fins during breeding time and will chase females; the females cloaca is more prominent and might protrude. Experienced readers, What sex do you think these goldfish are? Shubunkin Goldfish - Tips and Characteristics Shubunkin Goldfish - Tips and Characteristics Quick Statistics - Shubunkin Food: Pellets, flakes, live food, veggies and fruit Adult Size: 10-12" or more (inches) Lifespan: 10-15 years or more Care Level: Easy for beginners Temperament: Friendly and social Looking for a multi colored fish? Welcome to the world of Shubunkin goldfish.

Surprisingly beautiful and hardy fish, the Shubunkins are a single-tailed goldfish with nacreous scales, which is a mixture of transparent and metallic scales giving a pearly appearance. Aquarists call this fish the calico colored goldfish. This is also a perfect goldfish to start with. If you're like everyone else, you will love the Shubunkins mixed coloration of grey, white, blue, red, chocolate, yellow and orange. The species with blue colors are considered the most rare and therefor the most valuable. These wonderful goldfish come from Japan and can grow up to 10-15 inches in adulthood. Similar to the Common and Comet, the Shubunkin can eat almost everything from fish flakes, veggies, fruit and live food. They also can live more than a decade in optimum conditions. They will thrive in large aquariums. You also need to know... Today, there are three different types of Shubunkin goldfish: Japanese/American Shubunkin - has a shape similar to the Comet.

Slender body, long fins, tail fin is pointed with a deeper fork and grows to the same length as the body London Shubunkin - stout bodies with short, rounded fins similar to the Common Bristol Shubunkins - slim bodied with a well developed fins, possessing a large tail, forked and rounded at the end it's similar to the capitalized letter "B" Mixing Remember that Shubunkins are single-tailed goldfish varieties. Do not mix with slower twin-tails like the Bubble Eye, Oranda, Black Moor, Fantail or Lionhead goldfish. Best tank mates for Shubunkins are Comets and Commons. Love to you, 1000+ images about Fancy Goldfish on Pinterest | Bristol, Aquarium shop and Butterflies Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Fancy Goldfish Pictures of Fancy Goldfish I've found on-line. My wish list. FYI ~ I have ordered from Tommy of Goldfishnet.com, Steve of Rain Garden Ornamentals, Ken of Goldfish Connection, Tony in Charlotte, NC. and Gary Hater of Ohio. I would love to go overseas to see goldfish farms!

416 Pins196 Followers Goldfish Varieties - YouTube Goldfish Varieties Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Sep 12, 2010 Goldfish Varieties Common Comet Black Moor Bubble EyeCelestial Eye FantailRanchu Panda Telescope Pompom Veil Tail Ryukin Shubunkin Pearl Scale Oranda Lionhead Golbe Eye Broadtail Moor Hama Nishiki Category Plants & Flowers » Panda Moor Goldfish Goldfish & Koi fish This is an overview for water-scape lovers who wishes to populate their pond; it is about forms and colours available for most popular ornamental cold water fishes: the goldfish and koi fish. The goldfishes listed here may be suitable suitable for your pond, please inform yourself before making any decision. Some of the goldfishes can be to delicate for outdoor ponds. The koi fishes are more suitable for outdoor ponds, but they are lot bigger, so they will need a big pond.

Also you have to consider that you have to find a solution to keep predators away from your pond especially for small fishes. Also, depending of where you are, if your pond is not suitable to winter your fish you can bring them inside (in a tube or aquarium). GOLDFISH There are over 100 types of goldfish! All of the goldfish breeds belong to one of two types. The two types are the ORDINARY goldfish and FANCY goldfish. Ordinary goldfish have only one tail, while fancy goldfish have two tails. To get a better idea of the different types of goldfish (Carassius Auratus that belongs to Cyprinidae family), hare you will find a detailed list about goldfish. Black Moor Goldfish Black Moor Goldfish Originally Black Moor Goldfish were always black. Recently other colors and variations of the Moor Goldfish have become available: red chocolate tricolored Projecting eyes aside, black moor gold fish have long flowing fins, and deep bodies. Their tail is considered veiltail, and there scales are metallic with a velvet like appearance. That velvety appearance can fade if the black moor reaches old age.

As the Black Moor Goldfish has poor vision they are not generally suited for an outdoor pond. Black Moor gold fish also have a sensitivity to prolonged exposure to low temperatures. Bubble Eye Goldfish Bubble Eye Goldfish Bubble Eye Goldfish, otherwise known as suihogan in Japan, is instantly recognizable small twin tailed fancy variety of goldfish. This goldfish has eyes that are nearly completely surrounded by a fluid filled sac. The bubble eye has an egg shaped body, and does not have a dorsal fin. Coloration, like most goldfish can be varied, but bubble eye goldfish are typically metallic red/orange. Other color variations can include: red gold calico Bubble Eye goldfish, due to vulnerability of the eye sacs, are best kept in their own aquarium with no rocky, or pointy, furnishings. The bubble eye goldfish are relatively poor swimmers due to their impaired vision, and can not compete with more active goldfish. Their ‘bubbles’ can also be easily damaged by being sucked into the filter intake. Keep the Bubble Eye goldfish in a tank with other goldfish. Celestial Eye Goldfish Celestial Eye Goldfish The fancy Celestion eye goldfish have a pair of characteristic telescope eyes which are turned upwards.

Celestial gold fish are part of a realtively small group of goldfish without a dorsal fin. They can vary widely in color, with either metallic of nacreous scales. Due to many issues that the upward oriented eyes, celestial gold fish are best kept in a tank with out celetial eyes. Young Celestials will have normal eyes that protrude slightly sideway and then over a period of 6 months will turn upwards. Celestial Eye Goldfish should only be kept in aquariums with other celestial goldfish. Comet Goldfish Comet Goldfish Comet gold fish have an elongated body, with equally curved dorsal and ventral contours. Unlike the common goldifsh, it is not deep or heavily bodied. While many color option are available the most common colors are: Red-Orange Lemon Yellow The main feature of comet variety in the large, deeply forked caudal fin, that can be almost as long as the body itself. It requires plenty of swimming room and can swim exceptionally fast for short periods of time. Comet goldfish can be kept in a pond outside. Common Goldfish Common Goldfish It has a stock body with equally convex dorsal and ventral contours.

The body is a brilliant metallic orange-red or yellow, and this vivid color extends into the fins. The dorsal fin has a long base, and the anal and caudal fines are not divided, and the caudal fin is moderately forked. Young fish are dark in color when hatched, and change to adult coloration at around one year of age – although not every fish changes color. This fish is very hardy and does not need special care. Not only are they a great community fish but they are great scavengers as well. It is really not necessary to add other scavengers or other bottom feeders to the aquarium when you have goldfish. Common Goldfish are suitable for ponds outside all year round. Demekin Goldfish Demekin Goldfish A cross between a ryukin and a telescope goldfish. They have a high arched back with telescoped eyes. Fantail Goldfish Fantail Goldfish The fantail has a relatively short body with deep, short caudal peduncle. Its body coloration is variable, depending on the scale formation and pigmentation. THe dorsal fin is held high, and in good specimens it should be around half the body depth. It has double anal and caudal fins.

The fantail can be kept in an outdoor pond all year round, providing the water is deep enough to ensure a warm layer at the bottom where it can lie dormant. Jikins Goldfish Jikins Goldfish Slender in shape just like the common goldfish but the tail is completely spil outward. The color of this fish only comes in one kind. the body of the fish should be white and the fins, lips and gill plates should be red to orange. The Jikin is a perfect pond fish, and will do wonderfully outside. I am thinking that the pond in fact would be the best environment for a jikin – the natural sunlight and ever present algae brings out the bright red color points to their fullest potential. Of course, a tank is a good place for the jikin as well, him not growing all that gigantic (around 23cm (9 inch)) does have its advantages. Lionchu Goldfish Lionchu Goldfish The Lionchu, or lionhead-ranchu, is a result from crossbreading a lionhead and a ranchu. A fancy goldfish criteria for the lionchu brings together the traditional side view characteristic of both the ranchu, and the lionhead.

The deep body, curved back and tail placement of the ranchu have merged with the lionheads large headgrowth. Lionchus also lack a dorsal fin. Lionchu can grow to a length of 15cm (6inch) when mature. They need to live in a cool but not cold water environment that is kept between 18-25°C (65-78°F). Lionhead Goldfish Lionhead Goldfish The short, egg shaped body of the lionhead doesn not have a dorsal fin. In some respects the lionhead is simliar to the red-cap oranda, as both varieties have a raspberry-like growth on the head. The caudal fin should be held stiffly, and not allowed to drop. The lionhead is best kept in the indoor aqaurium, where its colorful feautres can be easily seen. Oranda Goldfish Oranda Goldfish The red-cap oranda has a short, deep body, with a short slightly down tunred caudal peduncle.

Some strains have a white body with a red coloration restricted to the raspberry-like growth on the head, known as the “wen.” The dorsal fin is held high, and the anal and caudal fins are double. Like many of the goldfish strains with more fully developed fins, the oranda needs very clean water conditions to prevent fin damage and deterioration. Panda Moor Goldfish Panda Moor Goldfish The panda moor is a fancy goldfish with a characteristic black-and-white color pattern and protruding eyes. Panda moors have delicate projecting eyes, deep bodies, and long flowing finnage. Like any other moor goldfish, pandas can grow very large. They are metallic-scaled and veiltailed. Young moors resemble bronze fantails and their protruding eyes gradually develop with age. They sport a velvety appearance in maturity. However, they may loose this velvet-like appearance with increasing age. Because of their delicate eyes and poor vision, pandas are kept in an aquarium without sharp or pointed objects. They are sensitive to low water temperature levels. Pearlscale Goldfish Pearlscale Goldfish The scales on this fish have a pearl-lke appearance: this is due to each scale having a domed, or raised, center.

These fish are usually metallic or calico in color, and in most other respects, the strain appears to conform to the usual rounded body shape and “double” anal and caudal fins of the twin tailed group of goldfish. Pearlscales are very sensitive to cold water and should not be exposed to temperature readings below 13°C (55°F). Pompom Goldfish Pompom Goldfish A fancy goldfish, Pompoms have bundles of loose fleshy outgrowths on each side of the head, between the nostrils. With a similar body shape and finnage to the lionhead, the pompom supports it’s nasal outgrowths and not the headgrowth of the lionhead. These outgrowths are developed through selective breeding of the pompom. Ranchu Goldfish Ranchu Goldfish Refered to as the “King of Goldfish” by the Japanese, the Ranchu is a hooded variety of fancy goldfish. The egg shaped body of the Ranchu does not have a dorsal fin as a breeding standard. Much like the lionheads, a ranchu back should be arched and not flat. The head of the ranchu goldfish is probably the most prominent feature.

While the headgrowth can take at least a year to develop, it should seem to begin from the bottom of the gill cover and move upward. Ranchus are available in: Ranchus with a pale-yellow bodies and bright red heads are considered rare. Ranchus are well-adapted to water quality and pH fluctuations. Ryukin Goldfish Ryukin Goldfish A very hardy and attractive variety of goldfish, the ryukin has a pointed head and a prounounced hump on the back behind the head. Varieties are long or short finned, triple or quadruple tail, with a high dorsal fin and caudal fin that is often twice as long as the Ryukin body. The Ryukin goldfish is one of la rather large goldfish reaching 20-25cm (8-10 inch) when good care and water mass available. Ryukin goldfish are available in a variety of colors, including; deep-red Ryukin goldfish is suitable for ponds outside where there in so much more water mass available. Shubunkin Goldfish Shubunkin Goldfish This is similar to the common goldfish in body shape.

Its coloration should include a combination of black, red, purple, blue, and brown, all appearing beneath nacreous or matte scales. The London shubunkin has the ame finnage as the common goldfish, and the Bristol shubunkin has a large caudal fin with rounded lobes: this should be carried without dropping. This variety is suitable for an aquarium or pond. Telescope Eye Goldfish Telescope Eye Goldfish Very similar to the Ryukin, the Telescope Eye has the obviously enlarged projecting eyes. The telescope eye goldfish has a deep body and long flowing fins. Also know as Demekins, Telescope eyes can grow quite large, and are available in the following colors: red chocolate-and-blue black Due to the telescope eye’s poor vision, is more suitable for aquarium without sharp and pointed objects than ponds. Tosakin Goldfish Tosakin Goldfish Tosakins are a more rare breed of goldfish that are typically found in Japan. With a body shape like the Ryukin, the Tosakins tail fins open and spread flat causing the front ends to curl under.

Tosakin goldfish are best viewed from above, showing their pointed head, round trunk, and flat half circled tail that curls under. Tosakin goldfish can be found in the following colors: Red Iron Black Calico Because the Tosakin is a weak and poor swimmer Tosakin Goldfish should be kept in shallow water with no current. Slight changes in water chemistry can be very harmul, and Tosakin Goldfish are very weak throughout their first year. Veiltail Goldfish Veiltail Goldfish The veiltail variety of goldfish has a modified Ryukin shaped body that is deep and round with a lengthy and graceful tail. There is no forking, or indentation, between the lobes of the square tail of the Veiltail goldfish. The caudal fin length should be equal to at least the length of the body of the fish. The anal fins should also be paired and relatively longer than other types of goldfish. The tail of the Veiltail is often held at a downwards angle, making it truly look like a veil. Veiltails are less hardy than even other fancy goldfish, and therefore should never be over wintered in outdoor ponds.

Care should be taken whenever they are placed in ponds as rapid temperature drops can lead to severe stress and loss of these delicate fish. They are also much more susceptible to disease and parasites. Goldfish Genealogical Tree Further more if you want to explorer the Goldfish forms and collours, the map bellow can help you: Goldfish Genealogical Tree KOI FISH Koi are beautiful ‘ornamental’ versions of the common carp species (Cyprinus carpio). Apart from their beauty and sturdiness as fish, koi has become legendary because of the fact that they can grow to very large sizes, and is limited relatively by the size of the pond that they reside in. And also they are renowned for their ability to live very long years. Here’s a chart of the popular koi fish for reference: Koy fish names Goldfish Species - Buy Goldfish Online: Fancy Goldfish and Pondfish shipped to your door - (Powered by CubeCart) Subscribe to our mailing list below: Email: Goldfish Species Goldfish originated in China during the Sung Era, approximately 1000 A.D. China has bred goldfish for more than a thousand years.

Around 1500 A.D., goldfishwere first exported to Japan and Korea. Then in the 1600s to Europe and it was not until 1876 that goldfish were also exported to the United States. The goldfish that we enjoy today is a result of more than 1700 years of human effort to select and stabilize desirable gene combinations from the wild Crucian Carp (Carassius Carassius) to the multiple varieties that exist today. The following is a brief description of some of the popular goldfish varieties in the trade. This list is by no means exhaustive. Oranda: Orandas were first bred at about the same time as the lionhead in 1893. It is characterized by a heavy growth of tissue on the head. Head growth can be enhanced if fish are kept in clean water with low organic content and algae. High protein diets in confined rearing ponds also speed up the head growth process. Jade Seal and Panda Oranda is very desirable. The Jade Seal has distinctive white head growth with a red body. Orandas can be found in every goldfish color and scale type. In general, orandas should be egg-shaped with medium to long fins.

Feeding food fairly high in carbohydrates and roughage is important for proper body development. Once in a while, blood worms are a good source of protein for the developing head growth. Notable Oranda hybrids are Pearlscale Oranda, Pom Pom Oranda and Dragon Eye Oranda. Dragon Eye: The name Dragon Eye is favored by the Chinese. Nowadays, it is interchangeable with the Telescopes or Moors. Actually, there are some difference between them depending on the shape and the amount of protrusion of the eyes. The eye of the Telescope protrudes more whereas the eye of the Dragon Eye is bigger with less protrusion. The bulging eye is believed to have evolved around 1592. The body shape of a high quality dragon eye should be short and egg-shaped. The Dragon Eye can be found in every goldfish color. The Black Moor is a classic of this species. However, a totally jet black round short body black moor is highly desirable and rather hard to obtain. As shown in the picture, red cap dragon eye; a beautiful goldfish with white body with distinct red head growth which is a cross species with the Oranda.

Bubble Eye: The Bubble Eye was developed in 1908, and is characterized by two large bubbles on both sides of its head. The bubbles when viewed from above can be quite fascinating. The eye can be very from small to very large. Like in many things in life, balance is the key; the picture show a Calico Bubble with good eye, body and finnage proportion. However, do take special care when handling them to avoid popping their delicate bubbles. A common fault of Bubble Eyes is the presence of a small bump on the back of the fish. Celestial Eye: This species was believed to be developed in 1870. This dorsal-less goldfish breed has a fairly long body and is a very active swimmer. The pupils of the large bulging eyes are positioned so they are looking straight up the sky, hence its name. Good quality Celestials should have smooth backs, fairly long fins, and bright distinguishable colors. Usually found in gold, red/white colors. One popular cross breed variety is the Celestial Eye Pom Pom. Lionhead: Large emphasis is placed on the head growth and was developed around 1893.

The Lionhead is characterized by a short, oval body, a gentle curve along their dorsal-fin-less back, very short fins, and large head growth. Common Lion Head colors are red, red/white, calico and black. For reasons unknown, the calico generally has a smaller head growth than other colors. Today more and more solid jet black Lionheads are available but still rare. Pearlscale: The Pearlscale was developed in 1900. In the early days, the Pearlscale has a round, ball-shaped body with very short side-fins, and forkless, short, doubletail fins. Today, the Pearlscale can be found in the original form and those with long forked and forkless tail fins like in the Veiltail. Whichever style you prefer, all Pearl Scales have scales with a large white raised dome in the center of each scale. A high quality Pearl Scale will have large pearls in each scale especially those along the back. It is interesting to note that the black pigment in the calico and black Pearlscales will cover the white pearl on each scale whereas the other colors the white pearl covers the color of the scale.

The Pearlscale is a big heavy fish and can reach a length of 8 inches or more. Due to its large size and fast growth, the Pearl Scale should be housed in a large aquarium. To help it develop a good shapely body, it should be fed with food high in carbohydrates and roughage. Pearlscales are strong fish but may not be for everyone to enjoy. It has such distinct characteristics that either you love it or you hate it. The most popular cross breed of the Pearlscale is the Pearlscale Oranda as shown in the picture. Pom Pom: The Pom Pom was developed about the same time as the Pearlscale in 1900. The Pom Pom referred to the excessive growth of the fin-like tissue over each nostril of the goldfish. Pom Pom has been bred into Orandas, Lionheads, Telescopes, and many other goldfish breeds. There are generally two different types of Pom poms. One type without the dorsal fin, has a shorter body, and a round, pea size growth over each nostril. Some varieties have four pom poms with two on each nostril.

To be attractive, the pom pom on each side should be the same size and distinct like a bouquet. The common colors of this type are calico, red/white, and gold. The other type has a dorsal fin and a body very similar to that of the Oranda. The velvet color body with red pom pom is quite popular today. The Pom poms' nasal growths are very delicate. Even a soft net can damage them. Pom poms that have been torn off may or may not grow back. If they do grow back it will be smaller than the original one for many months, if not years. Veiltail: This is a rare and beautiful doubletail-finned breed developed in the early 1900s. The main feature is a very high dorsal fin and long, forkless, doubletail fins. The dorsal fin should be as high or higher than the body's depth and should be held high and erect. The forkless tail fins very in length from fish to fish, but in general they should be 1.25 to 2 times the length of the body. The Veiltail has a short, egg-shaped body with a narrow, triangular head shape that ends at the mouth in a rounded point.

This original beautiful egg shape Veiltail breed unfortunately is almost extinct today. The finnage characteristics of a Veiltail are a recessive trait that can be crossed into other goldfish breeds such as the Telescopes, Pearlscale and Orandas. Due to their long finnage and highly inbred nature, Veiltails are sensitive to poor water quality. Ammonia levels must be very low for this breed to do well. In any event Veiltails are very rare, difficult to locate, expensive, and is more challenging to keep and breed. The picture shown a Veiltail Telescope. Butterfly Tail: Butterfly Tail is a breed derived from the Dragon Eye. This relatively new breed was popularized about twenty years ago. The name came from the tail that resemble a butterfly when viewed from above. The body shape should be short to match the relatively short and board tail to be considered attractive and aesthetically pleasing. The Panda (black/white) Butterfly Tail is the most popular and was developed in Fu Chow China in 1987. Although 22 years ago, it was considered one of the newer goldfish varieties that have now become mainstream. A good quality panda butterfly tail could demand a very high price.

The Butterfly Tail comes in all possible goldfish colors. Ranchu: Ranchu is a dorsal-fin-less headgrowth breed similar to the Lionhead. The large, egg-shaped body should have a definite curve along the back with a sharp downward angle as the tail nears the caudal peduncle. The fins are short. The doubletail fins are held erect and well spread. Ranchu is very high in demand in Japan and other Asian countries. There are a dozen or more different varieties of Ranchus in Japan. The standards vary for the Ranchu. Big head growth is a matter of taste but the steep angle formed by the tail fins and the caudal peduncle is a crucial element to show the characteristic of a Ranchu. Basic colors are red, red/white, calico and black. Some people consider Ranchu the king of all goldfish. The Ranchu differs from the Lionhead by the curved posterior dorsal contour and the acute angle of join with the upper lobe of the tail fin at the caudal peduncle. Ryukin: The Ryukin attractiveness came from its almost-circular body with short to long finnage.

The circular body shape as a result of a distinct hump right behind the head. The tail should always be held very high and well spread. Today in the trade, it is separated into short or long tail. Red, red/white, and calico are the most common color combinations. Other color varieties became popular today are the Sakura and Tri-color. The Ryukin should be fed with food high in carbohydrates and roughage to help the development of their round, full bodies. The short tail version is very popular in the Far East. In the US, the longer fin version is more popular. Wakin: The Wakin looks almost the same as a common goldfish except the tail is divided. It is the common goldfish in Japan. The wakin can grow very large in size - over 10 inches. They are very easy to care for and are great for ponds. The most popular color is the red and white. Jinkin: The Jikin, is another species developed in Japan from the Wakin. Jinkin body shape is slightly shorter than the Wakin and the tail is splayed outwards therefore sometime refer to as peacock-tail.

The most desirable Jikins are the completely silver-white bodies with red lips and red color on all the fins only. Tosakin: The Tosakin is another species developed in Japan from the Ryukin. This is a goldfish variety with an undivided double tail. The tail splayed sideways and forwards. The Tosakin is not very popular outside of Japan. The Tosakin is among many fancy goldfish developed for viewing pleasure from above such as Celestial Eye, Butterfly Tail, Bubble Eyes etc. Comet: This is a very popular goldfish breed, which was believed to have originated in the US. The comet has pointed tail lobes like open scissors. They are fast swimmers and excellent fish for pond. They are hardy and cost relatively low to maintain. Most popular colors include red and white (Sarasa) and calico (Shubunkin). Shopping Basket

Question: Bubble Eye, Shubunkin and Oranda are all types of which creature?
Answer: Goldfish