Here is a small Bristol variety, easily distinguishable by its overlapping orange, yellow, and black and calico colors and long caudal fin. Like commons and comets, these types of goldfish will quickly outgrow an aquarium and are best kept in ponds due to their large potential size. Bristol Shubunkin goldfishhave a long, heart-shaped tail.London Shubunkin goldfishhave a tail that is more similar to that of a common goldfish and are a more recently developed breed.American Shubunkin goldfishhave long tails like that of comet goldfish.You can tell these breeds of goldfish apart by looking at their tail fin: They first emerged from Japan around 1900, and have since been bred into three different varieties. Very similar to comet goldfish when it comes to tail and body shape, shubunkin breeds can be recognized by color and pattern type: they only come in the calico variety with overlapping shades of red, blue, grey, black, and white. Watch how the comet goldfish can bring beauty and elegance to your own pond! Shubunkin goldfish This freshwater fish belongs with koi or other similar species in an outdoor pond! Because of their activity level and potential size, comets are unsuitable for small fish tanks, vases, and bowls. They also have a shorter average lifespan than that of common goldfish, living between 5 and 14 years. However, comets tend to be one of the most active goldfish types they like to dart around their tank or pond in a very playful manner. Their requirements are pretty much the same as common goldfish. Common colors of comet goldfish include yellow, white, red, and red and white combinations. Their patterns can range from an even and uniform color to all kinds of overlapping color combinations and spots.ĭon’t believe commons will outgrow your aquarium? Check out this goldfish that’s already 11 inches long! Comet goldfishĬomet goldfish are quite similar to commons with the only difference being their caudal fin: comet goldfish have a long flowing tail fin. Keep your common goldfish in a pond, as they have the potential to grow to a size of almost 12 inches (30 cm)! They will quickly outgrow your aquarium or cause fatal ammonia spikes if you try to keep them in a tank! Because of their wide availability and inexpensive price, commons are often used as food for larger fish.Ĭommon goldfish come in many different color varieties, including orange, red, yellow, white, and their wild variation that has dull hues of brown or silver. On average, commons live 10 to 15 years, but it is not unheard of them to live for up to 20 years when properly cared for. They usually end up in a small bowl fish tank and die after a few days/weeks, which is a pity. These are the typical orange goldfish type that is sold as feeders or given out as prizes at fairs. With over 200 breeds of this goldfish recognized in China, there are many varieties for you to choose from! Common goldfish They grow very large and are active swimmers, which makes them most suitable for ponds or large bodies of water. Single tails have a longer body shape than fancy goldfish and, as the name suggests, a single tail fin instead of a double tail fin (these fins are also known as the caudal fin of a fish). Hover over image to pin to Pinterest Single tailed goldfish Jump to:Ĭommon/feeder goldfish | Comet goldfish | Shubunkin | Wakin | Jikin | Fantail | Veiltail | Ryukin | Tosakin | Telescope eye | Oranda | Pompon | Ranchu | Lionhead | Pearlscale | Celestial | Bubble eye
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Note: For more information on how to care for fancy goldfish, check out the Fancy Goldfish Care Sheet. If you’re trying to identify your goldfish type or are looking to eventually purchase a specific variety, continue reading for descriptions of the common goldfish breeds you’re bound to find in your local fish store.
Because of this, new goldfish owners often have no clue what types of goldfish they actually have swimming around in their freshwater aquarium.
Many beginners still think goldfish can be kept in bowls (which is not the case) and are frequently mislabeled in stores.
Although correct information about fancy goldfish is only just starting to replace popular misconceptions, there is still a lot of confusion when it comes to goldfish identification and tank requirements.
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