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Popular in Japan and America, Ryukins are a breed dating back to the 1700s. Their humped deep body and double fins give them a distinctive look.
Ryukins are fairly hardy fish, although their height means they require slightly deeper tanks than other goldfish.
May become aggressive with less able swimmers, but fine with other goldfish of similar breeds.
Happy to share, so long as nobody nibbles their fins.
Be careful not to feed; they'll need more as they grow, but will need you to tell them when to stop.
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Anything flamboyant, ideally with towers.
Chubs, Tiny, Gorgeous
Because of their unusual body shape, Ryukins are susceptible to overfeeding, which can cause constipation. If your fish becomes constipated, feed it a few peas, or leave it unfed for a few days. They are also less tolerant of cold water than other goldfish breeds.
Ryukin will eat almost anything, including many plants you might home them with.
Comets are an American breed of goldfish, similar to the common goldfish but more elegant, smaller and with a deeply forked tail.
Fantail goldfish are an old Chinese breed, dating back to the 1400s. With their egg-shaped body and distinctive tail, fantails are one of the most popular breeds.
Bubble Eye goldfish are unique-looking fish, their cartoony big cheeks growing to enormous size as they get older.
Hail the King of Goldfish! Known as ranchu to their mothers, they are considered royalty among the larger fancy breeds.
London.. America.. Bristol? The shubunkin comes in these three varieties, although it is yet to be determined if they have accents to match the differences in shape.
Siamese fighting fish, also known as Bettas, are Asian freshwater fish which have been bred in a variety of bright colours.
Mollies are fish from coastal streams and inlets around Mexico, often bred into interesting shapes and colours, particularly with black, speckled, and golden varieties.
Achilles Tangs are beautiful marine surgeonfish, originally from the Pacific. Although difficult to keep, they are one of the most rewarding marine fish around.
Angelfish are Amazonian fish with a distinctive triangular shape and stripes on their body. They are the most commonly kept cichlid, and have been bred into a variety of colours.
Much more than a prize in a country fair, the lowly goldfish is anything but. It's one of the most common aquarium fish and is a member of the carp family.
