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The goldfish (Carassius auratus) is a freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae of order Cypriniformes. It is commonly kept as a pet in indoor aquariums, and is one of the most popular aquarium fish. Goldfish released into the wild have become an invasive pest in parts of North America and Australia. [4] [5]
The Goldfish Club is a worldwide association of people who have escaped an aircraft by parachuting into the water, or whose aircraft crashed in the water, and whose lives were saved by a life jacket, inflatable dinghy, or similar device. The Goldfish Club badge shows a white-winged goldfish flying over two symbolic
Nymph goldfish - It is similar to the fantail, except they have a single caudal fin and anal fin. Considered a byproduct of the breeding process due to recessive genes handed down from fantail or veiltail parents. Tamasaba goldfish (or Sabao goldfish) - It is similar to the ryukin, except they have a single caudal fin and anal fin. A rare type ...
The Lionchu or lionhead-ranchu (Thai: สิงห์ลูกผสม) is a variety of goldfish that has resulted from crossbreeding lionheads and ranchus. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Description
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 ...
Goldfish has just announced that it's embracing its more mature, sophisticated side with a fitting new name. As of today, Goldfish will now be known as Chilean Sea Bass crackers.
Bristol Aquarist's Society - Describes the appearance of the standard, show-quality Bubble Eye; Goldfish, Part 2 - An excellent article on keeping Bubble Eyes, as well as fancy goldfish in general; Happy bubble fish video! - A video showing some Bubble Eye fish in action. Varieties of Goldfish - About Bubble Eye
It is this 240+ year old form that is described in the American standard adopted by the American Goldfish Association and the Goldfish Society of America. British fanciers prefer their Celestials to have deeper bodies and shorter fins, and have selectively bred for these features as required by the British standard.