Ryukin Fish
Ryukin goldfish are lively fish that do best in groups.
Ryukin fish. They can be kept singly without any issues. The historical references of the ryukin goldfish date back in 1833. 10 gal 38 l temperament.
All about the ryukin goldfish the hunchback of goldfish the ryukin was directly developed from the fantail goldfish however their bodies are more rounded egg shaped than that of the fantail the differentiating feature of the ryukin is the presence of its dorsal hump which starts in the neck region its head has a more pronounced pointed look because of the dorsal hump. The ryukin is characterized by the large dorsal hump that starts near its neck and makes its head look quite pointed. They come in red red and white calico tri color white and chocolate.
The red and white variety is the least expensive. The body is relatively short and deep the dorsal fin is tall and the elongated caudal fin is divided to form a double tail. The ryukin is a fine aquarium fish that can reach up to 8 inches 21 centimeters in length.
As for other species you might want to keep with the ryukin stick to other dual fin fish. It is unknown when the ryukin was bred but it is thought to come from the wakin. However they tend to be more confident and outgoing when fish of the same species are around.
Regular price 35 00 sale price 35 00 regular price. 6 0 inches 15 24 cm minimum tank size. By giovanni carlo posted on may 3 2019.
It arrived in japan through the ryukyu islands lying between japan and taiwan that named it ryukin. Some ryukins are reported to grow up to 10 inches in large aquariums and commercial ponds. This fish is mentioned in early japanese literature as the nagasaki or onaga goldfish.
The ryukin goldfish is a japanese strain of fan tailed goldfish bred in the late 1700s. Unit price per. Unit price per.
65 0 to 72 0 f 18 3 to 22 2 c. The ryukin goldfish was originally red but can today be found in a large variety of colours including pure white blue calico green greenish chocolate and red and white combinations. The ryukin is chinese in origin.
The most obvious feature of this goldfish is the hump between the dorsal fin and the head. 5 aquarist experience level. Home aquarium fish ryukin goldfish.
The long tail variety is more rare. Almost as deep as the body is long and the high dorsal fin make the fish look even higher. Beginner size of fish inches.
Regular price 35 00 sale price 35 00 regular price. Actually originated from china variety is known to arrive in japan in the 1770s. The ryukin goldfish are readily available in fish stores and online but cost more than other fancy goldfish.
