Fantail Goldfish

Description

Fantail Goldfish

 

GOLDFISH NEEDS A BIG TANK OR POND WITH VERY GOOD FILTRATION.

PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE GOLDFISH FOR BOWLS OR SMALL TANKS.

 

The fantail goldfish is a common variety of fancy goldfish, known for its double tail. Rather than having one standard tail with a top and bottom caudal fin, these goldfish have been bred to have two top and bottom caudal fins, with the top fin being fused along the top. Take special consideration when keeping fantail goldfish in order to accommodate their impaired swimming ability.

Characteristics

Characteristics
Family	Cyprinidae
Origin	Asia
Social	Peaceful
Tank Level	Top, mid-dweller
Minimum Tank Size	20 gallons
Diet	Omnivore
Breeding	Egg layer
Care	Easy
pH	6.0 to 9.0
Hardness	6 to 12 dGH
Temperature	55 to 80F (10 to 27 C)

Origin and Distribution

Although the original comet goldfish originated from the Crucian Carp in Asia, the fantail goldfish is not found in the wild and has been created through selective breeding by humans. Classified as a variety of “fancy” goldfish, the fantail goldfish was created through breeding fish with desired characteristics together over countless generations.

Colors and Markings

Fantail goldfish are known for their double tails, but also tend to have short bodies and may have elongated pectoral and anal fins. Depending on if your fantail has been bred with other varieties of fancy goldfish, such as orandas, ryukins, or pearlscales, your fantail may take on some characteristics of those other goldfish, such as a small wen (head swelling), tall body, or enlarged coelom. Fantail goldfish are typically orange to white in color but can be red or multicolored if they have been crossed with a shubunkin or ryukin goldfish variety.

Tankmates

Read here about the 10 Best tank mates for your Fancy Fantail Goldfish

Our favourites include the Hillstream Loach and Brochis Cory

Another Goldfish

The best tankmate for a fantail goldfish is another fancy goldfish. It is best to not add another goldfish with a long-body, such as a comet or shubunkin, since they may out-swim your fancy goldfish and get to all the food faster. It is best to choose another fancy goldfish of similar slow swimming ability in order to ensure everyone has a fair share of the food and space.

Some goldfish just do not get along with others, and that is just fine. Goldfish can be kept individually, but still need a large, filtered aquarium for maintaining their best health. Be sure to spend lots of time with a goldfish housed alone and spoil it like the special only child it is.