There are different varieties of goldfish and these are mainly distinguished through dissimilar head shape, looks and colors. Certain goldfish have bulged up eyes or those that face upwards. The placement of the fins is a unique feature used for differentiating the goldfish types. The tail’s shape aids in their classification because some comprise split tails, others double tails while others have single tails.
The fantail goldfish has an exceptionally unique tail. It is important to differentiate different goldfish types because they are responsive to various factors including the breeding methods and the water temperature.
There are 4 different groups that should be considered when examining various categories of goldfish:
Single tail goldfish: These have quite slender bodies and come in various colors from orange to variegated. Examples of this kind of goldfish are Commons, Bristol or London Shubunkis as well as Comets.
Double Tail goldfish have bodies that are slender, although coming in different colors such as white, white with a mixture of orange, orange, white though red lipped, as well as gill covers and fins.
Dorsal fin double tail goldfish consist of egg shape bodies that have long fins and billowy. The colors of the fish are diverse and these fish include Pearlscales, Demekins, Telescopes, Orandas, Veiltails, Pompoms, Ryukin and Moors.
Goldfish that are double shaped but lack dorsal fins are similar to those having dorsal fins because they come in various colors, their bodies are egg shaped inclusive of fins that are long and billowy. Fish in this category include Eggfish, Bubble Eye, Celestial and Lionhead.
Comet goldfish is capable of living in extremely cold conditions and usually comes in different colors, primarily red, orange, and yellow with black marks. The major disparity between the Comet variety and the other goldfish types is the tail fins. Comet goldfish have fins with two lobes one positioned directly on top of the other. They are quite hardy and can be kept in garden ponds. They swim very fast, hence require large space. They are quite sociable, and should be kept in the company of other fish.
The final type of goldfish is the Oranda, which is a quite beautiful fish variety with its unique hood or cap like growth that surrounds the head and the sides of its body. Its appearance and the variety of its colors has made it very popular among other goldfish varieties. This fish is available in red and black, pure red, black and white, red and white, calico, chocolate, white, silver, tricolor, bronze, black and blue. The fish is sensitive to water temperature change and does not like cold water.
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