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Assorted goldfish. This is a list of goldfish varieties and their characteristics. Currently, there are about 200 breeds of goldfish recognized in China. [1] Selective breeding over centuries has produced several color variations, some of them far removed from the "golden" color of the original fish. There are also different body shapes, fin ...
The common goldfish are often confused with comet goldfish, a distinct breed. The two breeds are often mixed together at many pet stores and aquarium stores. They breeds differ in the relative size of the body and fins. The comet goldfish has longer fins but a shorter and slender body size, and thus resembles tracing comets. The most ...
The meteor goldfish is a strange-looking variety that has been developed by specialist breeders of goldfish. It has no tail fin, hence its name. [37] [38] Lionchu Egg-fish goldfish Shukin; The Lionchu or lionhead-ranchu is a goldfish that has resulted from crossbreeding lionheads and ranchus. [39] [40]
In ancient China, goldfish were kept in large jars made of pottery or porcelain, so the only way one could see the fish was from the top. For this reason, generations of people selected goldfish with big bellies, big wens, and dragon eyes genes. Therefore, the top view ranchū is considered better aesthetically in Japan and China. The TVR ...
Due to the fleshy outgrowth on the upper half of its head and sides of its face, the oranda has become one of the most popular goldfish. [citation needed] The headgrowth is described as a "wen" by Chinese aquarists. [citation needed] The oranda is a metallic or matte scaled goldfish that is similar in appearance to the veiltail. It has a large ...
Not just for kids: Goldfish is changing its name to "Chilean Sea Bass" for a limited time as a publicity stunt to appeal to adults.
Goldfish's Instagram post announcing the switch to Chilean Sea Bass is flooded with comments from fans applauding the brand. One user labeled the switch-up "genius" while another called it "adult ...
The breeding and marketing of fancy goldfish with extreme mutations is sometimes seen as cruel practice by fish keepers and animal rights activists. Because the Pearlscale Goldfish has been bred to such a spherical shape, it may experience problems with its spine and internal organs, reducing its quality of life and longevity.