3. All about Goldfish (Part 2)

Photo 3.14 : Schools of Bubble Eye Goldfish. I wonder how they avoid damaging their bubble sack

The Bubble Eye Goldfish, just like the other Goldfish, is quite hardy. Its bright, large and can easily pull attention. This type of Goldfish is another excellent choice for newbies. For your information, this species were found in China in 1908!!!


Photo 3.15 : The Bubble Eye Goldfish, hope he's know what his doing. The gravel might injures his bubbles. Avoid sharp decor please...

Photo 3.16 : Ooowww...Isn't he cute. Their bubbles seems giving them a hard time. Look at his face...

This fish is very peaceful, love to live in community even with other variants and do very well in schools. The fish will happily lived inside tank with plenty of BLUNT décor as well as plenty of swimming space. Due to its unique physical condition, especially on the eyes, care should be taken to avoid any sharp or rough edges and naughty fish that will make fun from the eyes by pecking at them.

Photo 3.17 : Poor thing...the left fish have its bubble punctured and the right fish have its bubbles infected with disease

Photo 3.18 : Avoid handling the Bubble Eye using bare hand. Always remember, your hand have full of bacteria. This applies to all fish

The Bubble Eye is so stunning yet so fragile. It can reach the size of 10cm to 16cm at maturity. Beside the bubble eye, the fish also have thick body with hump on their shoulder. They have long fins and have yellow to orange body coloration, and sometimes with white spots. The most interesting features of this fish is none other than their bubble eye. These bubbles is actually their folded skin filled with fluid and located under their eyes. While their actual eyes are pointing upwards.

The fish should live at the temperature of 20°C to 26°C with the water hardness around natural (pH 7- 7.5). This fish is omnivores, so they will devour vegetables, blood worms, brine shrimp and their own special pellet. Please bear in mind that their bubbles is super sensitive, so when removing the fish, use bowl and avoid fish net.

Wanna see other variation of Goldfish??Here they are...Enjoy...

Photo 3.19 : Common Lionhead Goldfish

Photo 3.20 : Lionhead Ranchu Goldfish

Photo 3.21 : Red and White Lionhead Goldfish

Photo 3.22 : Ryukins Goldfish, special bred from Japan

Photo 3.23 : A large Telescope Goldfish, their eyes isn't that clear as a telescope

Photo 3.24 : A Broadtail Telescope Goldfish couple. Usually used as bait fish or fish feeder

Photo 3.25 : Small Common Telescope Goldfish. Don't stare at the eyes or you will be hypnotized!!!

After these 2 session, we can conclude that Goldfish is another great fish to begins with. Due to its hardiness behavior and its outlook with many type of color variation, its popularity is hard to be deny. This fish also requires low cost maintenance but can live for a long time. Just don't overfeed and always keep your water clean and clear. Goldfish is the another man's best friend that could keep you accompany from young till you have your own family. Any comments or experience to share?? Don't be shy, just share it together with the communities, here at aFish Tank Forum.

Well...That's all for now. Till we meet again...Please take a good care of your fish.

Thanks and bye for now...