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About Ingot Goldfish
Goldfish Breeds, Useful Info

About Ingot Goldfish – The auspicious Chinese goldfish for wealth & prosperity

Since ancient times, the Chinese expression of “招财进宝” (pinyin: zhāo cái jìn bǎo) is widely used as greetings. These wordings are displayed as panels and motifs … Read More ›

Posted on December 18, 2018December 20, 2018
About the Shubunkins
Goldfish Breeds, Useful Info

About the Shubunkins – The goldfish that is called “The Poor Man’s Koi”

All goldfish breeds are man-made. Yeap, you heard me right. None of the goldfish breeds that you know actually existed naturally. The very first goldfish … Read More ›

Posted on August 28, 2018August 29, 2018
About Pearlscale Goldfish
Goldfish Breeds, Useful Info

About Pearlscale Goldfish – 5 basic characteristics & 4 care tips

Fancy goldfish have been bred for centuries to achieve certain looks and characteristics. We have the Telescope goldfish with those big eyes, the Orandas with … Read More ›

Posted on February 18, 2018February 20, 2018
About Comet Goldfish
Goldfish Breeds, Goldfish Care

About Comet Goldfish – The upgraded version of the common goldfish

The most common breed of goldfish that you have come across is… well, the common goldfish. This breed is so readily available that it becomes … Read More ›

Posted on December 1, 2017December 2, 2017
About Ryukin Goldfish
Goldfish Breeds, Goldfish Care

About Ryukin Goldfish – The Hunchback of the goldfish world

Around 300 years ago, a descendant from the fantail goldfish was brought from China to Japan through the Ryukyu Islands, from which the breed got … Read More ›

Posted on October 19, 2017October 20, 2017
What Is A Calico Goldfish?
Goldfish Breeds, Useful Info

What is a Calico Goldfish? – Hint: It is all about the scales

Goldfish would not have existed if it is not for their bright and variation of colors. Most of the goldfish breeds come in solid colors … Read More ›

Posted on October 5, 2017November 17, 2017
About Telescope Goldfish
Goldfish Breeds

About Telescope Goldfish – “Oh, what big eyes you have…”

“Grandmother, oh, what big eyes you have,” “The better to see you with, my dear.” Do you remember this dialog? If not, a little hint … Read More ›

Posted on September 20, 2017November 17, 2017
About Oranda Goldfish
Goldfish Breeds

About Oranda Goldfish – 5 reasons why this old breed is still relevant

There are so many varieties of goldfish available nowadays, and with more being developed through selective breeding as we speak. What is so interesting about … Read More ›

Posted on August 30, 2017November 18, 2017
About Common Goldfish
Goldfish Breeds

About Common Goldfish – The humble & underappreciated goldfish ancestor

What do you know about common goldfish? Perhaps you know them as those prize giveaways from carnivals or fun fairs that you have been to, … Read More ›

Posted on July 21, 2017November 19, 2017
About Ranchu Goldfish
Goldfish Breeds

About Ranchu Goldfish – Hail to the King (of goldfish)

Generations of selective breeding have produced so many different varieties of goldfish. One of these varieties, the Ranchu, was said to rule them all… This … Read More ›

Posted on July 5, 2017November 19, 2017

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Alex Chong

I am a fish keeping enthusiast with an affinity towards goldfish. I have been keeping fish for many years. I am very passionate about this hobby and it has brought me a lot of joy. Of course, there are always the lessons learned as well. I guess the neverending learning process is what made this hobby so interesting for me and I hope to share them with you here. About my blog

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