There are over 100 types of goldfish! All of the goldfish breeds
belong to one of two types. The two types are the ORDINARY goldfish
and FANCY goldfish. Ordinary goldfish have only one tail, while
fancy goldfish have two tails.To get a better idea of the different
types of goldfish (Carassius Auratus that belongs to Cyprinidae
family), hare you will find a detailed list about goldfish.Black
Moor Goldfish
Black Moor GoldfishOriginally Black Moor Goldfish were always
black. Recently other colors and variations of the Moor Goldfish
have become available: red red & white calico black & white
(panda moor) chocolate brown blue bronze lavender chocolate
tricoloredProjecting eyes aside, black moor gold fish have long
flowing fins, and deep bodies. Their tail is considered veiltail,
and there scales are metallic with a velvet like appearance. That
velvety appearance can fade if the black moor reaches old age.As
the Black Moor Goldfish has poor vision they are not generally
suited for an outdoor pond. Black Moor gold fish also have a
sensitivity to prolonged exposure to low temperatures.Bubble Eye
Goldfish
Bubble Eye GoldfishBubble Eye Goldfish, otherwise known as
suihogan in Japan, is instantly recognizable small twin tailed
fancy variety of goldfish. This goldfish has eyes that are nearly
completely surrounded by a fluid filled sac. The bubble eye has an
egg shaped body, and does not have a dorsal fin. Coloration, like
most goldfish can be varied, but bubble eye goldfish are typically
metallic red/orange. Other color variations can include: red
red-and-white black gold calicoBubble Eye goldfish, due to
vulnerability of the eye sacs, are best kept in their own aquarium
with no rocky, or pointy, furnishings. The bubble eye goldfish are
relatively poor swimmers due to their impaired vision, and can not
compete with more active goldfish. Their bubbles can also be easily
damaged by being sucked into the filter intake. Keep the Bubble Eye
goldfish in a tank with other goldfish.Celestial Eye Goldfish
Celestial Eye GoldfishThe fancy Celestion eye goldfish have a
pair of characteristic telescope eyes which are turned upwards.
Celestial gold fish are part of a realtively small group of
goldfish without a dorsal fin. They can vary widely in color, with
either metallic of nacreous scales. Due to many issues that the
upward oriented eyes, celestial gold fish are best kept in a tank
with out celetial eyes. Young Celestials will have normal eyes that
protrude slightly sideway and then over a period of 6 months will
turn upwards.Celestial Eye Goldfish should only be kept in
aquariums with other celestial goldfish.Comet Goldfish
Comet GoldfishComet gold fish have an elongated body, with
equally curved dorsal and ventral contours. Unlike the common
goldifsh, it is not deep or heavily bodied. While many color option
are available the most common colors are: Red-Orange Lemon
YellowThe main feature of comet variety in the large, deeply forked
caudal fin, that can be almost as long as the body itself.It
requires plenty of swimming room and can swim exceptionally fast
for short periods of time. Comet goldfish can be kept in a pond
outside.Common Goldfish
Common GoldfishIt has a stock body with equally convex dorsal
and ventral contours. The body is a brilliant metallic orange-red
or yellow, and this vivid color extends into the fins. The dorsal
fin has a long base, and the anal and caudal fines are not divided,
and the caudal fin is moderately forked. Young fish are dark in
color when hatched, and change to adult coloration at around one
year of age although not every fish changes color.This fish is very
hardy and does not need special care. Not only are they a great
community fish but they are great scavengers as well. It is really
not necessary to add other scavengers or other bottom feeders to
the aquarium when you have goldfish. Common Goldfish are suitable
for ponds outside all year round.Demekin Goldfish
Demekin GoldfishA cross between a ryukin and a telescope
goldfish. They have a high arched back with telescoped eyes.Fantail
Goldfish
Fantail GoldfishThe fantail has a relatively short body with
deep, short caudal peduncle. Its body coloration is variable,
depending on the scale formation and pigmentation. THe dorsal fin
is held high, and in good specimens it should be around half the
body depth. It has double anal and caudal fins.The fantail can be
kept in an outdoor pond all year round, providing the water is deep
enough to ensure a warm layer at the bottom where it can lie
dormant.Jikins Goldfish
Jikins GoldfishSlender in shape just like the common goldfish
but the tail is completely spil outward. The color of this fish
only comes in one kind. the body of the fish should be white and
the fins, lips and gill plates should be red to orange.The Jikin is
a perfect pond fish, and will do wonderfully outside. I am thinking
that the pond in fact would be the best environment for a jikin the
natural sunlight and ever present algae brings out the bright red
color points to their fullest potential. Of course, a tank is a
good place for the jikin as well, him not growing all that gigantic
(around 23cm (9 inch)) does have its advantages.Lionchu
Goldfish
Lionchu GoldfishThe Lionchu, or lionhead-ranchu, is a result
from crossbreading a lionhead and a ranchu. A fancy goldfish
criteria for the lionchu brings together the traditional side view
characteristic of both the ranchu, and the lionhead. The deep body,
curved back and tail placement of the ranchu have merged with the
lionheads large headgrowth. Lionchus also lack a dorsal fin.
Lionchu can grow to a length of 15cm (6inch) when mature. They need
to live in a cool but not cold water environment that is kept
between 18-25C (65-78F).Lionhead Goldfish
Lionhead GoldfishThe short, egg shaped body of the lionhead
doesn not have a dorsal fin. In some respects the lionhead is
simliar to the red-cap oranda, as both varieties have a
raspberry-like growth on the head. The caudal fin should be held
stiffly, and not allowed to drop.The lionhead is best kept in the
indoor aqaurium, where its colorful feautres can be easily
seen.Oranda Goldfish
Oranda GoldfishThe red-cap oranda has a short, deep body, with a
short slightly down tunred caudal peduncle. Some strains have a
white body with a red coloration restricted to the raspberry-like
growth on the head, known as the wen. The dorsal fin is held high,
and the anal and caudal fins are double.Like many of the goldfish
strains with more fully developed fins, the oranda needs very clean
water conditions to prevent fin damage and deterioration.Panda Moor
Goldfish
Panda Moor GoldfishThe panda moor is a fancy goldfish with a
characteristic black-and-white color pattern and protruding eyes.
Panda moors have delicate projecting eyes, deep bodies, and long
flowing finnage. Like any other moor goldfish, pandas can grow very
large. They are metallic-scaled and veiltailed. Young moors
resemble bronze fantails and their protruding eyes gradually
develop with age. They sport a velvety appearance in maturity.
However, they may loose this velvet-like appearance with increasing
age.Because of their delicate eyes and poor vision, pandas are kept
in an aquarium without sharp or pointed objects. They are sensitive
to low water temperature levels.Pearlscale Goldfish
Pearlscale GoldfishThe scales on this fish have a pearl-lke
appearance: this is due to each scale having a domed, or raised,
center. These fish are usually metallic or calico in color, and in
most other respects, the strain appears to conform to the usual
rounded body shape and double anal and caudal fins of the twin
tailed group of goldfish.Pearlscales are very sensitive to cold
water and should not be exposed to temperature readings below 13C
(55F).Pompom Goldfish
Pompom GoldfishA fancy goldfish, Pompoms have bundles of loose
fleshy outgrowths on each side of the head, between the nostrils.
With a similar body shape and finnage to the lionhead, the pompom
supports its nasal outgrowths and not the headgrowth of the
lionhead. These outgrowths are developed through selective breeding
of the pompom.Ranchu Goldfish
Ranchu GoldfishRefered to as the King of Goldfish by the
Japanese, the Ranchu is a hooded variety of fancy goldfish. The egg
shaped body of the Ranchu does not have a dorsal fin as a breeding
standard. Much like the lionheads, a ranchu back should be arched
and not flat. The head of the ranchu goldfish is probably the most
prominent feature. While the headgrowth can take at least a year to
develop, it should seem to begin from the bottom of the gill cover
and move upward.Ranchus are available in: orange red white
red-and-white blue black black-and-white black-and-red natural
chocolateRanchus with a pale-yellow bodies and bright red heads are
considered rare.Ranchus are well-adapted to water quality and pH
fluctuations.Ryukin Goldfish
Ryukin GoldfishA very hardy and attractive variety of goldfish,
the ryukin has a pointed head and a prounounced hump on the back
behind the head. Varieties are long or short finned, triple or
quadruple tail, with a high dorsal fin and caudal fin that is often
twice as long as the Ryukin body. The Ryukin goldfish is one of la
rather large goldfish reaching 20-25cm (8-10 inch) when good care
and water mass available.Ryukin goldfish are available in a variety
of colors, including; deep-red red-and-white white calicoRyukin
goldfish is suitable for ponds outside where there in so much more
water mass available.Shubunkin Goldfish
Shubunkin GoldfishThis is similar to the common goldfish in body
shape. Its coloration should include a combination of black, red,
purple, blue, and brown, all appearing beneath nacreous or matte
scales.The London shubunkin has the ame finnage as the common
goldfish, and the Bristol shubunkin has a large caudal fin with
rounded lobes: this should be carried without dropping.This variety
is suitable for an aquarium or pond.Telescope Eye Goldfish
Telescope Eye GoldfishVery similar to the Ryukin, the Telescope
Eye has the obviously enlarged projecting eyes. The telescope eye
goldfish has a deep body and long flowing fins. Also know as
Demekins, Telescope eyes can grow quite large, and are available in
the following colors: red red-and-white calico black-and-white
chocolate blue lavender chocolate-and-blue blackDue to the
telescope eyes poor vision, is more suitable for aquarium without
sharp and pointed objects than ponds.Tosakin Goldfish
Tosakin GoldfishTosakins are a more rare breed of goldfish that
are typically found in Japan. With a body shape like the Ryukin,
the Tosakins tail fins open and spread flat causing the front ends
to curl under.Tosakin goldfish are best viewed from above, showing
their pointed head, round trunk, and flat half circled tail that
curls under.Tosakin goldfish can be found in the following colors:
Red Red and White Iron Black CalicoBecause the Tosakin is a weak
and poor swimmer Tosakin Goldfish should be kept in shallow water
with no current. Slight changes in water chemistry can be very
harmul, and Tosakin Goldfish are very weak throughout their first
year.Veiltail Goldfish
Veiltail GoldfishThe veiltail variety of goldfish has a modified
Ryukin shaped body that is deep and round with a lengthy and
graceful tail. There is no forking, or indentation, between the
lobes of the square tail of the Veiltail goldfish.The caudal fin
length should be equal to at least the length of the body of the
fish. The anal fins should also be paired and relatively longer
than other types of goldfish. The tail of the Veiltail is often
held at a downwards angle, making it truly look like a
veil.Veiltails are less hardy than even other fancy goldfish, and
therefore should never be over wintered in outdoor ponds. Care
should be taken whenever they are placed in ponds as rapid
temperature drops can lead to severe stress and loss of these
delicate fish. They are also much more susceptible to disease and
parasites.Goldfish Genealogical TreeFurther more if you want to
explorer the Goldfish forms and collours, the map bellow can help
you:
Goldfish Genealogical TreeKOI FISHKoi are beautiful ornamental
versions of the common carp species (Cyprinus carpio).Apart from
their beauty and sturdiness as fish, koi has become legendary
because of the fact that they can grow to very large sizes, and is
limited relatively by the size of the pond that they reside in. And
also they are renowned for their ability to live very long
years.Heres a chart of the popular koi fish for reference:
Koy fish names