The Common Goldfish This type of goldfish is the hardiest of all the varieties and is best able to survive in an outdoor environment. These grow to become very large fish , often achieving lengths of 12 to 18 inches. What is the rarest type of goldfish? The Meteor goldfish is considered the rarest breed … Read more
The Veiltail is a beautiful type of goldfish that a lot of owners love. When we think of a “fancy” goldfish these always come to mind first. What is this? This breed is known for its very long and flowy fins that dangle and trail behind them when they swim. What are the fanciest goldfish? … Read more
There is a variety that is named a panda butterfly telescope since its colors are predominately black and white and there is also the popular broadtail moor or black moor goldfish. The telescope goldfish is hardy and can survive in cold waters, but it really should not be kept in an outdoor goldfish pond. What … Read more
black moor . Unlike other fancy goldfish types, this breed is extremely enduring and can make good pets for new fishkeepers. BubbleEye Celestial Comet Fantail LionHead Oranda Ryukin. Which goldfish get the biggest? Get this: An oranda goldfish holds the record for the largest goldfish ever recorded at 16 inches long! But normally they get … 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