There are 33 different types of goldfish which include varieties such as comet, fantail, shubunkin, oranda, bubble-eye, ranchu and telescope eye just to name a few. The history of this beautiful fish dates back over 2000 years to China where they were originally used for decoration in rich people’s gardens. Later during the Tang Dynasty (618–907), it is said that scholar officials often kept golden carp in their ponds at home because these fish did not excite the emperor’s appetite when served to him by live-impersonators.
The most common type of goldfish today is called a “fancy” and comes in many varieties such as oranda, lionhead, ranchu and shubunkin. But there are also many other breeds that you may not be familiar with. Are these just variations of the same fish (like different types of dog breeds)? Are they all related or are some far removed from one another? How did they come about if they’re so unique? Read more to find out!
33 Different Types of Goldfish Breed
1. American Shubunkins:
American Shubunkins are a cross between Japanese Fantails and Common Goldfish. They have egg-shaped bodies with deep, flat tails and long flowing fins. This variety can be quite beautiful but the color diversity is limited to red, white and black.
2. Bristol Shubunkins:
Bristol shubunkin goldfish originated in Bristol, England in the late 1800s where they were bred from Japanese Black Moor x common goldfish crosses to create a fantail that could compete with the more popular comet tail varieties of the time. These days breeders strive for a more vigorous growth pattern than other fancy goldfish breeds which results in a slightly heavier fish with a stubby tail and deep body. The fins are usually double-ruffled, long flowing and come in red, white and black (black being the most common).
3. Bubble Eye:
Bubble eyes have an underdeveloped optic which causes the eye to bulge outwards giving them a wide-eyed appearance. They’re also very good jumpers so take care if you want to keep them in open containers as they will leap out at will! Their protruding eyes don’t impair vision but make it difficult for them to see food that is directly beneath their noses – but this deficiency has another benefit for the owner because they never seem to stop eating! They should be fed high quality flake food 4-5 times a day to keep them healthy and their waistline slim.
4. Butterfly Tail:
Butterfly tails are the final variation of fantail goldfish and sometimes go by the names; “tailed fantail type” and “double-tailed”. A butterfly tail is easily identified because it has two long flowing fins on either side of its body that resemble butterflies flapping their wings! This style was created in Japan but fell out of favor before being revived in Germany about 50 years ago. It should be noted that you can cross a normal fantail with another butterfly tail (or any other variety) to create a whole new line of crosses, but this is considered pointless and unethical nowadays as there are already plenty of variations available today.
5. Celestial Eye:
Celestial eyes are a slightly different take on the red cap oranda goldfish but more closely resemble the fish that we now recognize as shubunkins. They have a spherical eye with many colors patterns (which is where they get their name) and swim upright when viewed from above. Celestial eyes are not particularly difficult to breed but it can be tricky to turn them into show quality specimens due to the prevalence of an off-color genetic trait called ‘crowding’. This causes white blotches on their body which disqualifies them as show specimens though you can usually tell by looking at your fish’s scales if it has this problem.
6. Comet:
There are two main varieties of comet: the veiltail and the common. The comet is a short-bodied variety with a high dorsal fin that resembles an arrow head when viewed from above. Color morphs range from red to black though they’re usually most commonly seen in orange, yellow or white body color with bright red fins which were once thought to bring good luck when kept indoors (particularly during Chinese New Year). Comets should be fed high quality flakes and pellets supplemented by blood worms and brine shrimp but make sure you remove uneaten food after 20 minutes so it doesn’t pollute their tank.
7. Common:
The common goldfish was created in China almost two thousand years ago through several mutations of farm fancy carp that were selectively bred for their golden scales and steady growth. They’re very hardy fish that will be fine if kept in an aquarium without a heater and given enough space to grow!
8. Curled-gill:
The curled gill variety is one of the oldest goldfish varieties and originated around Japan in the city of Koiwa during the 1800s through cross breeding between common carp and fantail carp. The newly created breed were called ‘koinobori’ which translates into “carp for climbing” because their long flowing fins allowed them to quickly swim up waterfalls to spawn in high mountain streams. Even today this variety is considered one of the hardest ornamental goldfish breeds to successfully breed as they have a tendency towards interbreeding with each other (resulting in the offspring looking more like common goldfish than pure curled gills). This is compounded by the fact that they’ve only recently been introduced outside of Japan and no one has worked out a reliable strategy for breeding them yet.
9. Eggfish:
The eggfish was created by a Japanese breeder named Mr. Ninomiya who crossed an oranda with a ranchu! The resulting crossbreed (along with some selective breeding) ultimately resulted in the many variations of eggfishes we see today including bubble eyes, lionchus, lionheads and so on. This variety has evolved to have mostly egg shaped bodies which makes them look very similar to eastern cichlids when viewed from above – hence their name! New eggfish breeders should be aware that eggfishes are very slow growing and will produce fry only once a year given optimal conditions.
10. Fantail:
The fantail, along with the comet, is one of the most popular varieties available today and can be traced back to central China where it was selectively bred from silver orfe so many generations ago that no one knows their exact ancestry. The fantail has an extremely long flowing dorsal fin (much like the veiltail) but due to its unique tail growth it doesn’t require as much space to swim around in which is why it’s more commonly kept than the ranchu despite being harder to breed. All fantails have black around their gill arches and fins when viewed from above which is why many people prefer them over veiltails.
11. Imperial:
The imperial goldfish was bred in China during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) and is one of the most expensive varieties to purchase today though breeders can save a lot if they build their own aquarium rather than buying one pre-made from a vendor! The imperial has an extremely long body, very small oval shaped fins and lacks dorsal fin rays meaning that it must be kept in container with large surface area for swimming as well as deep water since it will float near the top otherwise (similar to how bichirs swim). This variety requires careful attention due to its unique needs but those who are willing to put in the effort get rewarded handsomely!
12. Izumo Nankin:
The izumo nankin is one of the most famous goldfish varieties and can be traced back to the city of Izumo, Japan where it was bred around 900 years ago! This variety has very thin tail fins with dark spots on them which means that you need to provide them with tall tanks as they won’t be able to reach all areas due to their lack of balance. Their beautifully red eyes also mean that they show up beautifully in a tank full of colourful plants – just make sure you keep your plant selection restricted to safe ones unafraid of fish teeth like cryptocoryne species, anubias and java ferns. They’ll swim at the top when juveniles but grow out of this habit eventually.
13. Jikin:
The jikin was bred by a Japanese breeder named Mr. Ninomiya who crossed a shubunkin with an oranda! The resulting crossbreed (along with some selective breeding focusing on the best colours) ultimately resulted in the many varieties of jikins we see today, which are highly sought after due to their pleasing long body, unique caudal fin and overall vibrant colours – these fish literally glow under plant lights! Make sure you keep your lighting calm though as too much light will shorten their lifespans significantly; like all goldfish varieties they do best when fed twice daily with a varied diet containing omega three fatty acids, vegetable proteins and no more than 5% animal proteins.
14. Lionchu:
The lionchu is one of the most unique varieties sold today thanks to its inability to swim and unusually large dorsal fin which is why you’ll need a very spacious tank to house them – they’ll grow too large for most community tanks so keep that in mind before buying! They originate from China where selective breeding was used to produce red eyes (rather than black like with other goldfish) which looks especially nice when kept under plant lighting due to their black bodies. They’re bred by crossing an oranda with a ranchu though many breeders have been able to successfully cross them back with shubunkins as well! If you want even longer fins it’s possible to breed them with veiltails.
15. Lionhead:
The lionhead is one of the most popular varieties today due to its unique curly head growth which doesn’t require much extra care beyond a few days after purchasing – you’ll need to trim it every now and then though or their faces will grow too large for their bodies! These are bred by crossing an oranda with a shubunkin, and can be kept in community tanks provided you keep them away from fast swimming fish as they’re slow moving themselves due to their long bodies. They originated in Japan but have been exported all over the world for further study thanks to how impressive they look when kept under flowering plants like java ferns and other aquatic plants of that sort.
16. London Shubunkins:
These originated in the U.K but have become so popular that you can find them for sale all over the world today! They look very similar to orandas and are bred by crossing either of those with a shubunkin – luckily they’re quite easy to breed and crossbreed, which has resulted in their popularity amongst hobbyists. Their red fins grow impressively long if given sufficient space (ideally at least 35 gallons for an adult) but too little will damage their growth severely; like other types of goldfish they should be fed twice daily with a varied diet containing omega three fatty acids, vegetable proteins and no more than 5% animal proteins. Like other varieties they’re very deep bodied so make sure you have a sturdy tank to keep them in!
17. Moor:
The moor is an incredibly friendly variety of goldfish now popular across the world thanks to its large head growth, orange-red coloration and lack of dorsal fin which shows off their beautiful scales well. They’re bred by crossing a shubunkin with an oranda and then selectively breeding from the resulting offspring until you get a really even colouring; like most other varieties they do best when kept in groups and can be kept in community tanks – just make sure there aren’t any fast moving fish around as moors move quite slowly due to their big bodies! Like all varieties of goldfish they do best when fed twice daily with a varied diet containing omega three fatty acids, vegetable proteins and no more than 5% animal proteins.
18. Nymph:
Nymphs are very popular with hobbyists due to their rapid growth rate, impressive size and unique caudal fin which has black tips like the veiltail – they’re bred by crossing a shubunkin with an oranda so if you want successful breeding results, it’s important to get these two varieties of goldfish from reputable breeders! Like all other types of goldfish they’re best kept in groups and need a large tank as adults – you’ll need around at least 50 gallons for an adult nymph. Feed them twice daily with a varied diet containing omega three fatty acids, vegetable proteins and no more than 5% animal proteins.
19. Oranda:
The oranda is one of the most popular varieties out there thanks to its decorative dorsal fin which sits horizontally across their backs like a saddle; this is why it’s easy to tell when you’ve bought an oranda as opposed to any other type of fish! They originate in Japan but are bred all over the world now so can be found for sale in most pet shops – orandas are often crossed with shubunkins and londons to produce other varieties so it can be hard to get them pure! Like other types of goldfish they should be kept in groups (preferably five at least) and will grow quite big if given enough space (ideally a minimum of 50 gallons when adult) – they’re very deep bodied fish that prefer calmer areas of the tank since they move quite slowly. They eat twice daily and should be fed a varied diet containing omega three fatty acids, vegetable proteins and no more than 5% animal proteins.
20. Panda:
As their name suggests, panda goldfish have black patches on their bodies which resemble the markings of a panda – these goldfish have been bred for their distinctive pattern by crossing an oranda with a shubunkin, and are now very popular amongst hobbyists! Like all other types of goldfish they’re best kept in groups and will grow quite big if given enough space (ideally a minimum of 50 gallons when adult) – they’re very deep bodied fish that prefer calmer areas of the tank since they move quite slowly. They eat twice daily and should be fed a varied diet containing omega three fatty acids, vegetable proteins and no more than 5% animal proteins.
21. Pearlscale:
Pearlscales get their name from the white scales on their bodies which resemble pearls; this variety was developed when a pearlscale goldfish was crossed with an oranda and has since become one of the most popular varieties of fish! They grow quite big if given enough space (ideally a minimum of 50 gallons when adult) – they’re very deep bodied fish that prefer calmer areas of the tank since they move quite slowly. They eat twice daily and should be fed a varied diet containing omega three fatty acids, vegetable proteins and no more than 5% animal proteins.
22. Pompom:
Pompoms have their name for reason – they’ve got large round heads covered in short, rounded fins which are usually dark brown; this variety is bred by crossing either a shubunkin or an oranda with another variety, but can be quite hard to get hold of! They grow quite big if given enough space (ideally a minimum of 50 gallons when adult) – they’re very deep bodied fish that prefer calmer areas of the tank since they move quite slowly. They eat twice daily and should be fed a varied diet containing omega three fatty acids, vegetable proteins and no more than 5% animal proteins.
23. Ranchu:
Ranchus have their name for reason – they’ve got large round heads covered in short, rounded fins which are usually black; this variety is bred by crossing either a shubunkin or an oranda with another variety, but can be quite hard to get hold of! They grow quite big if given enough space (ideally a minimum of 50 gallons when adult) – they’re very deep bodied fish that prefer calmer areas of the tank since they move quite slowly. They eat twice daily and should be fed a varied diet containing omega three fatty acids, vegetable proteins and no more than 5% animal proteins.
24. Red Cap Oranda:
The red cap oranda is one of the most attractive varieties out there thanks to its decorative dorsal fins which sit horizontally across their backs like a saddle; this is why it’s easy to tell when you’ve bought an oranda as opposed to any other type of fish! They originate in Japan but are bred all over the world now so can be found for sale in most pet shops – orandas are one of the most expensive varieties out there so are a great choice for anyone looking to show their fish! They grow quite big if given enough space (ideally a minimum of 50 gallons when adult) – they’re very deep bodied fish that prefer calmer areas of the tank since they move quite slowly. They eat twice daily and should be fed a varied diet containing omega three fatty acids, vegetable proteins and no more than 5% animal proteins.
25. Ryukin:
Ryukins have an attractive appearance thanks to their long flowing fins which are usually red; this variety is bred by crossing either a shubunkin or an oranda with another variety, but is fairly easy to find in most stores thanks to their popularity amongst fish-keeping enthusiasts! They grow quite big if given enough space (ideally a minimum of 50 gallons when adult) – they’re very deep bodied fish that prefer calmer areas of the tank since they move quite slowly. They eat twice daily and should be fed a varied diet containing omega three fatty acids, vegetable proteins and no more than 5% animal proteins.
26. Sabao:
Sabaos have an attractive appearance thanks to their long flowing fins which are usually green; this variety is bred by crossing either a shubunkin or an oranda with another variety, but is fairly easy to find in most stores thanks to their popularity amongst fish-keeping enthusiasts! They grow quite big if given enough space (ideally a minimum of 50 gallons when adult) – they’re very deep bodied fish that prefer calmer areas of the tank since they move quite slowly. They eat twice daily and should be fed a varied diet containing omega three fatty acids, vegetable proteins and no more than 5% animal proteins.
27: Shukin:
Shukins have an attractive appearance thanks to their long flowing fins which are usually black; this variety is bred by crossing either a shubunkin or an oranda with another variety, but can be quite hard to get hold of! They grow quite big if given enough space (ideally a minimum of 50 gallons when adult) – they’re very deep bodied fish that prefer calmer areas of the tank since they move quite slowly. They eat twice daily and should be fed a varied diet containing omega three fatty acids, vegetable proteins and no more than 5% animal proteins.
29: Telescope:
Telescopes have an attractive appearance thanks to their long flowing fins which are usually red; this variety is bred by crossing either a shubunkin or an oranda with another variety, but can be quite hard to get hold of! They grow quite big if given enough space (ideally a minimum of 50 gallons when adult) – they’re very deep bodied fish that prefer calmer areas of the tank since they move quite slowly. They eat twice daily and should be fed a varied diet containing omega three fatty acids, vegetable proteins and no more than 5% animal proteins.
30: Tosakin:
Tosakins have an attractive appearance thanks to their long flowing fins which are usually red; this variety is bred by crossing either a shubunkin or an oranda with another variety, but can be quite hard to get hold of! They grow quite big if given enough space (ideally a minimum of 50 gallons when adult) – they’re very deep bodied fish that prefer calmer areas of the tank since they move quite slowly. They eat twice daily and should be fed a varied diet containing omega three fatty acids, vegetable proteins and no more than 5% animal proteins.
33: Watona:
Watonas have an attractive appearance thanks to their long flowing fins which are usually red; this variety is bred by crossing either a shubunkin or an oranda with another variety, but can be quite hard to get hold of! They grow quite big if given enough space (ideally a minimum of 50 gallons when adult) – they’re very deep bodied fish that prefer calmer areas of the tank since they move quite slowly. They eat twice daily and should be fed a varied diet containing omega three fatty acids, vegetable proteins and no more than 5% animal proteins.
FAQ
Which type of goldfish is best?
1. Comet.
2. Fantail
3. LionHead.
4. Oranda.
5. Ryukin.
6. Shubunkin.
7. Telescope
8. Veiltail.
What is the hardiest goldfish?
The common goldfish is one of the hardiest varieties and best able to survive in an outdoor environment. These grow into very large fish, often reaching lengths of 12-18 inches long. The reason for this wild popularity might be that they retain their basic shape with more colorful scales than other types!
What type of goldfish get the biggest?
From a goldfish’s perspective, sixteen inches is an unbelievably large size! Surprisingly though, the Oranda Goldfish can grow up to 12 inches in length. And while 16-inches sounds like it would make for a hefty fish tank load (and you better believe that this fish takes some space!), they are actually surprisingly hardy and not afraid of being alone or having less room than most other breeds.
An Oranda Gold Fish holds the record for largest goldfish ever recorded at 16″ long but normally reach 12″. They are surprisingly resilient too as their intense coloring makes them tough when trying to avoid predators who would love nothing more then scooping these stunning creatures into their mouths.
Can different types of goldfish live together?
Goldfish are often kept in small tanks where they must compete with other fish for food. Though many types of goldfishes have different diets and swimming speeds, the type you keep can depend on whether or not it will be a good pairing to put them together. Although some combinations work well – like common Golds (a slower moving variety) paired up with faster-paced Comets and Shubunkins – others may actually end up being detrimental for your fish’s health as if one is too slow while another eats all their shared food at once then that slower living creature could starve before any more arrives!
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