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The variety is known for being a clumsy swimmer, so excessive water movement must be prohibited to avoid unnecessary stress on the fish. Many consider the Tosakin a delicate goldfish variety, but the breed has proven hardy enough to be kept outdoors all year long like other single- and double-tail varieties.
Shubunkins are excellent pond fish because they reach a length of 9 to 18 inches (23 to 46 cm) at adulthood. A Shubunkin goldfish is considered an adult at 1 to 2 years of age, [2] [3] even though they live much longer. With proper diet and water conditions, the average lifespan of a Shubunkin goldfish is around 10–15 years. [4] Male Shubunkin
The watonai was developed both from the wakin and ryukin goldfish. Jikin goldfish - A fancy goldfish variety that has its double caudal fins splay outwards. Jikin goldfish have strictly two colors (red and white) and perfect individuals display a unique pattern called the '12 points of red'. It is like a wakin, but the caudal fins are spread apart.
Ideally, the water pump should push 10x the volume of the tank or pond plus an extra 100lph or gph. Goldfish will die without sufficient dissolved oxygen in the water. A filter that can do at least 10x filtration is best, which means that for every 10 gallons or liters of water, the filter should be able to cycle 100 gallons or liters per hour.
The Tamasaba (玉サバ) or Sabao is an uncommon Japanese variety of goldfish with a body shape similar to a Ryukin or a Fantail, but with a long, flowing, single tail that is similar to that of a mackerel, hence its other name, Mackerel Tail. This attractive and strong goldfish variety makes a very suitable pond fish and aquarium fish. Usually ...
Lionheads can grow up to 6 inches (15 cm) in length (including finnage) and may have metallic, nacreous or matte scales. [4] They are available in orange, red, white, red-and-white, blue, black, black-and-white, black-and-red, natural, and chocolate colorations. Lionheads can also be crossbred with Ranchus to create Lionchu offspring.
Although calico coloration occurs in many fancy goldfish varieties such as telescope eyes, fantails, ryukins, orandas, and ranchu's, the nacreous scale characteristic is usually exclusive to the shubunkins, which are single-tailed fish that are similar to the common goldfish and could grow up to 12 inches in length. [2] [3] Calico Ryukin goldfish
Bubble Eyes have metallic scales, and they are similar to the celestial eye goldfish. [3] The eyes of the Bubble Eye goldfish are normal in the young fry but will start to develop eye bladders three months after hatching. [3] Like ranchu, the bubble eye goldfish lacks a dorsal fin and has a double tail. [4]