Goldfish have been around for a long long time. They are thought to have originated in China and are now found all over the world. They are the most common type of aquarium or pet fish. Goldfish are small members of the carp family. Because, they have been kept as pets for more than a thousand years, there are now many different varieties of Goldfish available which can vary in size, color, fin type and body type. Goldfish are easy and hardy fish to keep and make for great pets especially for children. They can be kept alone or along with other fish in a larger aquarium.
Varieties of Goldfish
Common Goldfish: As the name suggests, these are the most common type of goldfish and vary in color with their cousins, the Carp. They come in various colors including Red, Orange, White, Yellow and Black.
Black Moor: This type of Goldfish has a Popeye i.e. the eye protrudes slightly. It is called the dragon eye Goldfish in China.
Bubble Eye: This type of fish has eyes that point upward and unusual fluid filled sacks.
Celestial Eye: This type of Goldfish looks like it is wearing glasses. Its pupils point upward and it also has a split tail.
Comet: The Comet Goldfish looks a lot like the common goldfish except that it is smaller and has a split swishy tail.
Fantail: The fantail goldfish is triangular in shape and has a high dorsal fin. It is closely related to the Ryukin variety of Goldfish.
Lionhead: This is a very pretty type of goldfish that has a hood.
Oranda: This fish also has a hood or a headgrowth that covers its entire face except the eyes.
Telescope Eyed: The Telescoped Eyed Goldfish has weird Google Eyes and is usually darker in color. It is a very unusual fish.
Panda Moor: This is one of the weirdest looking Goldfish you will ever see. It has a large split fantail and protruding eyes with a white and black color pattern.
Veiltail: This is a gorgeous fish that has a long swishy tail.
Goldfish can live in ponds, aquariums or smaller fish tanks with no problems. The smaller varieties can be kept in a fairly simple set up. Contrary to popular beliefs Goldfish have a memory span of three months and respond to both colors and sounds. They lose their fear of humans eventually and can be fed by hand.
In the wild, Goldfish feed on small shrimp and crustaceans but in the home environment they can be given fish food. Overfeeding has always been a problem with Goldfish especially with children as kids tend to overfeed their fish.
Always keep an eye on the health of your fish. Most bloating problems are caused by overfeeding which should be kept in check. Also, keep your fishbowls or aquariums away from the sun so as to minimize sudden changes in temperature. Goldfish can be beautiful and fun pets to keep. They require little attention and maintenance and can spruce up any room in the house. So have fun and keep a Goldfish. You won’t regret it.
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