They range in size from 1.5″ to as large as 8″ Calico Fantails, as their names states are calico patterned in color. Their body color is a base of blue or orange, with black, red, white, blue and orange scales. No two calico fantails are patterned the same, giving each fish it’s own unique look. … Read more
Lighting Did you know that goldfish have pigment in their skin? This pigment can react to UV light in some fish. So, your goldfish could turn white due to both a lack of sunlight or too much sunlight In the case of too much light, fish usually respond to the dramatic change. Are there silver … Read more
Are goldfish supposed to be gold? Goldfish weren’t always, well, gold prussian carp , from which goldfish were domesticated, are traditionally a dull, gray-green hue. But mutations and breeding over the years created goldfish’ signature orange, red, and yellow pigments found in the over a hundred varieties of the fish today . What is the … Read more
Unfortunately, despite traditions, experts generally agree that most goldfish bowls are unsuitable for goldfish – keeping goldfish in one can be considered inhumane. Are goldfish natural or man made? You won’t find goldfish in the wild. That’s because they were domesticated thousands of years ago in China and bred to create the approximately 250 species … Read more
They are domesticated in China more than a thousand years ago and come to Japan around the late 16th century. They go to Europe and beyond as a pet and living ornament for aquaria and fountains via Macao. The first drawing of goldfish in England is by botanist James Petiver in 1711. What is a … Read more