There are many different varieties of fancy goldfish out there. Over 200, to be exact! Goldfish are beautiful creatures, and their uniqueness contributes to this. Each different variety has it's own kind of coloration, special markings, fin length, body shape, and so much more! Let's learn a little bit more about these different varieties, or breeds, of goldfish.
Common Goldfish
Common Goldfish are the most common type of goldfish. They are the feeder goldfish you see in most places. They are known for their short fins and long body. These goldfish can get 8-12 inches long if well taken care of! These goldfish are best suited for very large aquariums or ponds.
Comet Goldfish
Comet Goldfish are similar to the Common goldfish, but they have long, flowing fins, and forked tails.
Koi
Koi aren't really goldfish, but more of a seperate species. However, I thought I would include them. Koi are pond fish and should not be kept in aquariums. They can get up to 3 feet long in some cases!
Fantail Goldfish
Fantail Goldfish are where we enter Fancy Goldfish. Fantail goldfish are like their common cousins, except they have wide, egg-shaped bodies. They are bred for long, flowing fins and round body shapes.
Oranda Goldfish
Oranda Goldfish are like Fantails, except they have jelly-like head growths called a wen. Oranda goldfish are bred for long, flowing fins and very large head growths. Sometimes these growths get so large that the fish can have trouble swimming.
Bubble Eyed Goldfish
Bubble Eyed Goldfish are one of the stranger species out there. These goldfish have fluid filled sacs right below their eyes! It makes for a unique yet strange appearance. Be careful when keeping this species, as any sharp decorations, heavy objects, or even the filter intake can harm these fish's sacs.
Black Moor Goldfish
Black Moor goldfish are matte black, and they have telescope eyes. This means that their eyes protrude from their bodies, much like a telescope. They're quite beautiful fish.
Telescope Goldfish
Telescope Goldfish are goldfish with protruding eyes, like a telescope. It's quite a unique appearance! Most breeders desire large eyes that are equal in size when breeding these fish for shows. Despite their strange eyes, they actually have terrible eyesight.
I hope you've enjoyed learning about the many different varieties of goldfish. These aren't even all of the varieties. There are over 200 varieties to learn about!
Common Goldfish
Common Goldfish are the most common type of goldfish. They are the feeder goldfish you see in most places. They are known for their short fins and long body. These goldfish can get 8-12 inches long if well taken care of! These goldfish are best suited for very large aquariums or ponds.
Comet Goldfish
Comet Goldfish are similar to the Common goldfish, but they have long, flowing fins, and forked tails.
Koi
Koi aren't really goldfish, but more of a seperate species. However, I thought I would include them. Koi are pond fish and should not be kept in aquariums. They can get up to 3 feet long in some cases!
Fantail Goldfish
Fantail Goldfish are where we enter Fancy Goldfish. Fantail goldfish are like their common cousins, except they have wide, egg-shaped bodies. They are bred for long, flowing fins and round body shapes.
Oranda Goldfish
Oranda Goldfish are like Fantails, except they have jelly-like head growths called a wen. Oranda goldfish are bred for long, flowing fins and very large head growths. Sometimes these growths get so large that the fish can have trouble swimming.
Bubble Eyed Goldfish
Bubble Eyed Goldfish are one of the stranger species out there. These goldfish have fluid filled sacs right below their eyes! It makes for a unique yet strange appearance. Be careful when keeping this species, as any sharp decorations, heavy objects, or even the filter intake can harm these fish's sacs.
Black Moor Goldfish
Black Moor goldfish are matte black, and they have telescope eyes. This means that their eyes protrude from their bodies, much like a telescope. They're quite beautiful fish.
Telescope Goldfish
Telescope Goldfish are goldfish with protruding eyes, like a telescope. It's quite a unique appearance! Most breeders desire large eyes that are equal in size when breeding these fish for shows. Despite their strange eyes, they actually have terrible eyesight.
I hope you've enjoyed learning about the many different varieties of goldfish. These aren't even all of the varieties. There are over 200 varieties to learn about!