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Bubble Eye goldfish are unique-looking fish, their cartoony big cheeks growing to enormous size as they get older.
Bubble Eyes are weak swimmers, and quite delicate, needing an experienced aquarist to care for them.
Can only be kept with other equally delicate and slow goldfish, such as Celestial Eyes.
A little bashful, owing to their delicate nature.
Their eyeballs are definitely bigger than their bellies.
Adele
Nothing with sharp edges.
Four-eyes, Professor Fish, Chips
The sacks on Bubble Eyes cheeks are quite delicate, so they must be kept in tanks without sharp edges or rough gravel.
Buoyancy Problems
Fish can have various issues causing buoyancy problems, particular with some fancy goldfish breeds. Internal issues such as bacterial infections, constipation and gas can all cause it; bacterial infections can be cleared up with medication, and constipation can be cured with a high-fibre food such as peas. Veterinary intervention may be needed in severe cases.
Average vet fees: £5 - 150
Burst Eye Bubble
Bubble Eye goldfish's eye bubbles are notoriously delicate, and they can easily become punctured or sucked into pump vents. Fortunately they regrow before long, but care should be taken with any injured fish.
Care must be taken with filter intakes, as Bubble Eyes have a tendancy to be sucked into them.
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.
Hail the King of Goldfish! Known as ranchu to their mothers, they are considered royalty among the larger fancy breeds.
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.
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.
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