The Fantail goldfish is a very oldgoldfishvariety. It was originated in the early 1400s, during the Ming Dynasty of China. It is the ancestor from which all modern fancy goldfish varieties descended.
Actually it is the western form of theRyukin goldfishthat possesses an egg-shaped body, a long quadruple caudal fin, a high dorsal fin and no shoulder hump. It is very beautiful and popular in many countries. Read some more information about this goldfish variety below.
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Fantail Goldfish Characteristics
扇尾金鱼的主体是鸡蛋和rounded. And the variety is easily characterized by it’s split tail fin. These fish may have either metallic or nacreous scales, and normal or telescope eyes.
Although the telescope eyes do not develop until the fish is 6 months old. Fins of these fish are less developed than the Ryukin.
They have double anal and tail fins. Their caudal and anal fins are well divided into two matching halves.
Average body length of the mature fish is around 8 inches. Photo and info fromWikipedia.
Diet
The Fantail goldfish are omnivorous. They will eat all kinds of dried and live foods.
Breeding
Fantail Goldfish是最简单的金鱼品种中最简单的品种。通常，如果给出足够的条件，它们将很容易产生。
The mature females can lay up to 1,000 eggs per spawning, with fry hatching in five to six days.
Uses
These fish areornamental fishspecies. They are very popular for ornamental purpose, and also good for raising as pets.
Special Notes
Fantail Goldfish可能是最艰难的高档金鱼。对于新手金鱼饲养员来说，它们是一个不错的选择。
They can survive in the same conditions as the Comet and Common goldfish, and thus make excellent additions to ponds.
They are extremely hardy and able to live at colder temperatures, and they are ideal for outdoor ponds.
Average lifespan of these fish is between 10 and 15 years. However, review full breed profile of the Fantail goldfish in the table below.
| Name | Fantail Goldfish |
| Other Names | None |
| Breed Purpose | Ornamental, pet |
| Special Notes | 非常美丽，吸引人的外观，极其耐铁的鱼，能够在较冷的温度下生存，可能是最艰苦的金鱼，适合新手金鱼饲养员的绝佳选择，适合室外池塘，10 - 15年的平均寿命 |
| 大小 | Around 8 inches |
| Breeding Method | Artificial and natural |
| Climate Tolerance | Almost all climates |
| Body Color | Common color is red |
| Rarity | Common |
| Availability | Worldwide |
