Goldfish Types

Cause, Symptoms and the Treatment: Fish Pop Eye Disease Are you looking for more information on the Fish Pop Eye disease?  In that case, you have come to the right place! ​Exophthalmia or Fish Pop Eye Disease is a condition in which the fish’ eye gets swollen and abnormally protrudes from its socket. This condition […]

The pom pom goldfish has a unique appearance which inspired its name. Pompon or Hana Fusa is a type of goldfish that has loose and fleshy outgrowths between the nostrils on each side of the head. The fleshy outgrowth looks like pom poms, which inspired this goldfish’s name. This cute goldfish is unique and fancy

The Curly Fantail Goldfish The Tosakin Goldfish is also referred to as the curly fantail goldfish. It is a very recognizable goldfish type because of its distinctive tail formation. Instagram While this goldfish may be distinctive, it can also be easily mistaken for similar goldfish breeds. Throughout this article, we will discover the Tosakin Goldfish,

The History of the Comet Goldfish: The Comet Goldfish is native to the United States of America. In fact, it is one of two goldfish breeds that originated here. One theory of how the Comet Goldfish came to be is thought to involve the Ryukin Fancy Goldfish or the Red Fantail Fancy Goldfish. While both

Fancy goldfish can sometimes seem as though they are anything but fancy. They vary in appearance and other traits so widely that it can be difficult to know who is who and what is what. Well, the confusion is over! The various types of fancy goldfish will be discussed as well as who their ideal

History: Where did the Oranda Fancy Goldfish originate? The Oranda Goldfish was originally bred in China as most goldfish breeds were (although some breeds were further developed in Japan).  The Chinese named the breed “the flower of the water” because of their graceful swimming habits and their physical appearance. While we may know these fish

Goldfish are incredible creatures that are far more complex than people realize. There are over 125 varieties of goldfish in the world.  One of these magnificent creatures is known as The Fantail Goldfish. They are beautiful and graceful beings that are capable of reducing your stress without saying a word. Let’s dive into the tank

The Celestial Eye Goldfish “The Stargazing Goldfish!” The Celestial Eye goldfish is often referred to as the “Stargazer” by the Chinese. This is because its eyes are pointed up at a permanent 90-degree angle as if it were gazing at the sky. Its unique eyes and absence of a dorsal fin make this fish highly

The Shubunkin Goldfish or Calico Goldfish as they are sometimes referred are a slender bodied goldfish that are known to be skilled swimmers and great “beginner fish”.  There are three different types of Shubunkin. However, they are all a variation of the calico pattern. This constant calico pattern is just one of the unique traits

Goldfish are sold in a variety of colors, shapes, sizes, breeds, patterns, and tail designs. Each of them is a little different and can make fantastic pets. However, these varieties of golden beauties would never have developed if it were not for the original breed, The Common Goldfish. Without them, having fish as pets may

The Butterfly Tail Fancy Goldfish           a view from above “Goldfish are flowers…flowers that move” -Han SuyinHave you ever peered into your goldfish aquarium from above and admired their graceful ways and their natural beauty? @kingkoigoldfish If you have not, then you must not own a Butterfly Tail Fancy Goldfish.  There

The Fanciest Fancy Goldfish-The Pearlscale The Pearlscale Goldfish is easy to spot amongst other goldfish. She will be the only one dressed in pearls! Or, so her scales would have you believe! The Pearlscale Fancy Goldfish is the only goldfish type with bumpy white scales that give the illusion of being covered in pearls or

The Butterfly Tail Goldfish is one of the most unique of the fancy goldfish. Known of course for the tail that resembles an actual butterfly. While the fish is at rest, the tail will fan out into the butterfly shape. Though these are gaining popularity as a side viewed fish, they are best viewed from

Calico Goldfish Info Also known as the Shubunkin Goldfish, the calico coloring is exclusive to this particular breed of fancy goldfish. The Shubunkin can have many colors in its coat which is why it has been called the Calico Goldfish. It comes in yellows, reds, oranges, greys, whites and blacks which are all set on

Are you looking for a fancy goldfish breed? The lionhead goldfish is a form of a fancy goldfish which is bred in China and developed to resemble the mythical Chinese lion-dog. This breed of fish has a distinctive red colored headgear. While some fish from this breed has an abundance of growth,  others don’t have

Looking to add a Veiltail Goldfish to your collection? The Veiltail Goldfish is one of the most beautiful goldfish out there but, it is also one of the rarest. The fish is known to be delicate, difficult to breed, and even more difficult to breed true. This breed of goldfish has an egg-shaped or rounded

All About The Ryukin Goldfish “The Hunchback Of Goldfish” The Ryukin was directly developed from the Fantail goldfish. However, their bodies are more rounded/egg-shaped than that of the Fantail. The differentiating feature of the Ryukin is the presence of its dorsal hump which starts in the neck region. Its head has a more pronounced pointed

The Ranchu Goldfish is certainly something to see! They have an impressive appearance that is similar to that of the Lionhead Fancy Goldfish. @Ranchu_Love These chubby goldfish require an experienced goldfish owner who can appreciate their peaceful demeanor. A Little History Lesson On The Ranchu Goldfish: The Ranchu originated in China many years ago. They

Goldfish The goldfish is a very popular pet among young children as well as adults. It is a favorite pet of many people as each has a different personality and can be trained to be hand fed. Goldfish were one of the first fish that was used as a pet and is the most commonly found