The goldfish is maybe the most common fish all over the globe. They can be found in Asia, Central Asia and China. In many countries people set up a fish tank just for this amazing species. There are many fancy variants including the veiltail, the Red oranda Goldfish, ryukin, Lionhead, Black Moor and much more. They also come in many shapes and forms.
The Pearlscale Goldfish foe example is one of the most popular goldfish species in Asia. Pearlscale Goldfish has an egg-shaped body. The main characteristic of the pearlscale is its thick arched scales which look like small pearls. It also found in many colors, blue, black, red, calico and even white red combinations. It can reach to a size of 8 inches (20cm) and like its entire group he is an omnivore. The Pearlscale Goldfish will accept flake and pellet foods, it is also recommended to include some vegetable matter and live or frozen foods. It is highly recommended to feed them with goldfish flakes and goldfish pellets.
The Pearlscale Goldfish is very adaptable species that tolerates a wide range of water conditions. This species like the entire goldfish group this species will thrive in coldwater aquariums and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures from 2c to 30c.Goldfish have the same diseases as tropical fish, the most common diseases are: ich, bladder disease and external parasites including flukes so pay attention to your fish and look for this diseases .To prevent these diseases from happening stabilize the temperature especially when you perform water changes and make sure to have suitable filtration system. Pearlscale Goldfish are easy to breed, this species breed in the early morning. The female will scatter her eggs on the plants, rocks or the substrate; afterwards the male will fertilize these eggs. The fry hatch after 3-5 days and need to be feed with small foods such as cyclops or fry foods. It is recommended to remove parents once the eggs are layed, otherwise they will eat their own eggs.
Another common species is the Black Moor. The Black Moor Goldfish is a beautiful member of the goldfish family and maybe the most common species in europe, the Black Moor is the black variety of the famous Telescope Goldfish. The main difference between the black moor and the telescope goldfish are the eyes. The black moor eyes are less protruding than the Telescope goldfish. Like its entire group the black moor is a member of the carp group and is generally a quite hardy species. Black Moor Goldfish are suitable for indoor fish tanks, and not to all kinds of outdoor goldfish ponds. Like all goldfish they can tolerate very cold water temperatures so they are suitable for ponds that dont freeze in winter.
The Black Moor Goldfish will thrive in a 30 gallon or larger tanks with a fine gravel bottom and hardy plants, it is known as plant eater so it is recommended to use only hardy plants such as Echinodorus species, Microsorium and Anubias species. When we decorate its tank we should think of its sensitive eyes and protect them from sharp decoration. The Black Moor gets along with other fish in a coldwater community fish tank and if kept with other goldfish it will school with them. It is also not hard to breed. Males are thinner then females they may exhibit breeding spots on their heads and flanks during the spawning season. Gradually increase the temperature to 72 degrees F. Provide soft vegetation or a spawning mops, and excellent water quality. Recommended to remove parents once the eggs are layed, or the eggs will be eaten. A mature pair may produce over 1,000 eggs which will hatch after 4-5 days. The fry are easy to feed on small live foods.
The Ranchu goldfish is maybe the most expensive goldfish species. It is known as the "emperor" of the goldfish. The Ranchu Goldfish is very resembling to the Lionhead Goldfish but unlike the Lionhead it has a magnificent short, round body and short fins with no dorsal fin. It also has an amazing pinched tail fin which is at 45 degrees, to its body. The Ranchu was created in china during the Meiji Period but it was the Japanese whom created the Ranchu's we know these days. Ranchus known to be very friendly species and some fish keepers are able to pet their Ranchus and even to train them to do some tricks. The Ranchu Goldfish come in a variety of colors, gold/white, orange/red, orange/white, white/red and a calico. Ranchu is a highly prized and sought after goldfish especially in Japan but also in America and Europe.
The Ranchu Goldfish is suitable for ponds more then to fish tanks but if you provide him enough space it can be kept in aquarium. The Ranchu is best kept with other goldfish or large coldwater species due to the fact that it is coldwater fish so do not mix it with tropical fish as it requires a less temperature than tropical fish. Ranchu Goldfish are notoriously filthy, producing much waste, frequent water changes and good filtration system is essential. Unfortunately little is known about its breeding behavior.it is known as plant eater so it is recommended to use only hardy plants such as Echinodorus species, Microsorium and Anubias species
The Pearlscale Goldfish foe example is one of the most popular goldfish species in Asia. Pearlscale Goldfish has an egg-shaped body. The main characteristic of the pearlscale is its thick arched scales which look like small pearls. It also found in many colors, blue, black, red, calico and even white red combinations. It can reach to a size of 8 inches (20cm) and like its entire group he is an omnivore. The Pearlscale Goldfish will accept flake and pellet foods, it is also recommended to include some vegetable matter and live or frozen foods. It is highly recommended to feed them with goldfish flakes and goldfish pellets.
The Pearlscale Goldfish is very adaptable species that tolerates a wide range of water conditions. This species like the entire goldfish group this species will thrive in coldwater aquariums and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures from 2c to 30c.Goldfish have the same diseases as tropical fish, the most common diseases are: ich, bladder disease and external parasites including flukes so pay attention to your fish and look for this diseases .To prevent these diseases from happening stabilize the temperature especially when you perform water changes and make sure to have suitable filtration system. Pearlscale Goldfish are easy to breed, this species breed in the early morning. The female will scatter her eggs on the plants, rocks or the substrate; afterwards the male will fertilize these eggs. The fry hatch after 3-5 days and need to be feed with small foods such as cyclops or fry foods. It is recommended to remove parents once the eggs are layed, otherwise they will eat their own eggs.
Another common species is the Black Moor. The Black Moor Goldfish is a beautiful member of the goldfish family and maybe the most common species in europe, the Black Moor is the black variety of the famous Telescope Goldfish. The main difference between the black moor and the telescope goldfish are the eyes. The black moor eyes are less protruding than the Telescope goldfish. Like its entire group the black moor is a member of the carp group and is generally a quite hardy species. Black Moor Goldfish are suitable for indoor fish tanks, and not to all kinds of outdoor goldfish ponds. Like all goldfish they can tolerate very cold water temperatures so they are suitable for ponds that dont freeze in winter.
The Black Moor Goldfish will thrive in a 30 gallon or larger tanks with a fine gravel bottom and hardy plants, it is known as plant eater so it is recommended to use only hardy plants such as Echinodorus species, Microsorium and Anubias species. When we decorate its tank we should think of its sensitive eyes and protect them from sharp decoration. The Black Moor gets along with other fish in a coldwater community fish tank and if kept with other goldfish it will school with them. It is also not hard to breed. Males are thinner then females they may exhibit breeding spots on their heads and flanks during the spawning season. Gradually increase the temperature to 72 degrees F. Provide soft vegetation or a spawning mops, and excellent water quality. Recommended to remove parents once the eggs are layed, or the eggs will be eaten. A mature pair may produce over 1,000 eggs which will hatch after 4-5 days. The fry are easy to feed on small live foods.
The Ranchu goldfish is maybe the most expensive goldfish species. It is known as the "emperor" of the goldfish. The Ranchu Goldfish is very resembling to the Lionhead Goldfish but unlike the Lionhead it has a magnificent short, round body and short fins with no dorsal fin. It also has an amazing pinched tail fin which is at 45 degrees, to its body. The Ranchu was created in china during the Meiji Period but it was the Japanese whom created the Ranchu's we know these days. Ranchus known to be very friendly species and some fish keepers are able to pet their Ranchus and even to train them to do some tricks. The Ranchu Goldfish come in a variety of colors, gold/white, orange/red, orange/white, white/red and a calico. Ranchu is a highly prized and sought after goldfish especially in Japan but also in America and Europe.
The Ranchu Goldfish is suitable for ponds more then to fish tanks but if you provide him enough space it can be kept in aquarium. The Ranchu is best kept with other goldfish or large coldwater species due to the fact that it is coldwater fish so do not mix it with tropical fish as it requires a less temperature than tropical fish. Ranchu Goldfish are notoriously filthy, producing much waste, frequent water changes and good filtration system is essential. Unfortunately little is known about its breeding behavior.it is known as plant eater so it is recommended to use only hardy plants such as Echinodorus species, Microsorium and Anubias species
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Rotem Gavish is a fish expert. Dedicating his life to this beautiful hobby, his expertise is in all related to aquarium world such as tropical fish, fish tank, marine fish, plants and invertebrates. Rotem established in his site section dedicated just for goldfish with the vision of sharing tips and free information.
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