Calico Fantail Fish
Fantail goldfish are a popular variety of fancy goldfish carassius auratus from the cyprinidae family.
Calico fantail fish. The bodies of a fantail goldfish are usually smaller and can fit nicely in the palm of your hand. They do well in aquariums and ponds. The fantail goldfish originated in the early 1400s during the ming dynasty of china.
Because they are so hardy they are much more likely to survive any mistakes new pet fish owners will probably make. In north america a small group of people breed these hardy specimens. They are predominantly orange in color with some fantails also displaying white or black markings.
Fantails are members of the goldfish family. Fantail goldfish are the ancestor from which all modern fancy types of goldfish descended. In the 1940 s the english have promoted improvements to fantails making them stockier.
They range in size from 1 5 inches to 8 inches. But fantail goldfish are actually one of the best beginner fish. Fantail metallic and calico english japanese and american origin.
The average fantail goldfish size is between six and eight inches in length. Home fantail calico goldfish 2 5 6 pack customer reviews. Based on 2 reviews write a review.
Fancy goldfish were selectively bred in captivity across asia in countries like china and japan. A large portion of that size measurement actually comes from their expansive fins. Calico fantails carassius auratus are a member of the fantail goldfish family.
Calico fantails these fish are similar to the calico shubunkins or the autumn brocade fish but have a divided tail and thus are known as the calico fantails just like the autumn brocade fish the name reflects the fishes brocade pattern of glorious colors are like the beautiful autumn foliage and even more varied blue is the predominating color with mottled effects in red gold black. Other members of this family include the closely related carps. Fantails have round bodies and fan tail fins.
With all the grace and beauty of the red fantail plus the brilliant variegated coloring of the shubunkin calico fantails have multi colored metallic scales with a short round body and a split tail fin. However limit protein intake to 30 of the diet. Fantail calico goldfish 2 5 6 pack.
The calico fantail is an omnivore and will eat all types of dried and live foods. Natural populations don t exist in the wild. Average fantail goldfish size.
You will also want to make sure you have the equipment needed to take proper care of your pet. The fantail goldfish has a rounded egg like body and is characterized by its split tail fin. Live calico fantail goldfish for ponds and aquariums.
Regular price 24 00 add to cart share share on facebook tweet tweet on twitter. Goldfish flake or pellet food will provide these fish with the proper nutrition.
