Goldfish Types

Goldfish types can be regarded as the standard bearer of all ornamental pond fish. Initially prized by the wealthy rulers of China over 1,500 years ago, today the goldfish is the world's most widely kept pet.

Through the meticulous attention to detail associated with that advanced Chinese civilization, goldfish wre selevtively reared from the dull, brown native crucian carp to produce the simply beatuiful fish we have today. Goldfish are available in a wide range of sizes from 1 inch to 16 inches long. It can be very rewarding to buy smaller specimen to nurture, which will grow to suit the size of your pond.

Buy approximately six at a time, as goldfish are quite gregarious. Common goldfish, comets, and shubunkins are awesome pond fish. They do not consume the pond plants in large quantities. They are colorful and grow large enough to look dramatic. You will not pay a lot for these fish, either. They are an all around great pond fish.

Shubukins

The Shubunkins are extremely distinctive in their coloration, with much variation between between individual fish. They are essentially goldfish in different clothing. Rather than being gold, they are blue, with color appearing to come from beneath the scales rather then from above, as is the case with traditional goldfish.

Shubunkins lack the silvery reflective scales, giving them a nonmetallic sheen. They have a black, red, and orange mottling set on a bluish "mother-of-pearl" background. The colors can appear as patches or as small speckles.

Shubunkins (translated literally as "red brocade") are a hardy, single-tailed fancy goldfish with nacreous scales, and a pattern known as calico.

Shubunkins are excellent pond fish because they reach a length of 9 to 16 inches at adulthood. A shubunkin goldfish is considered an adult at 2 to 3 years of age.

Comet Goldfish

Comets have been bred for their long tail fins, which in larger specimens may be half the length of the body. Comets are rarely one color but will regularly display white- and-red patterns that are more pronounced when viewed from the top. They are predominantly deep red in color. As youngsters these fish may not look like much, but a full-grown comet with its long fins flowing behind is a lovely sight in the pond. Due to the comet's hardy and active nature, and the relative ease in caring for them, they are best suited to ponds and outdoor pools. Comet-tails can grow up to 12 inches in length.

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