Many people think that goldfish are the goldfish that you see at fairs and festivals in the summer. And it is no exaggeration to say that each type of goldfish has its own unique characteristics, and that is the best part of the goldfish experience.
- 1 How to separate goldfish
- 2 Wakin
- 3 Shubunkin
- 4 comet
- 5 Bullion
- 6 Ryukin
- 7 calico mushroom
- 8 Tosakin
- 9 Demekin
- 10 Wolan lion's head (Holland lion's head)
- 11 Azumanishiki
- 12 Japanese crane (Grus japonensis)
- 13 Blue-spotted char (Salvelinus leucomaenis)
- 14 Chakin
- 15 Pearl scale
- 16 Ranchu
- 17 Nanjing
- 18 Edo Nishiki
- 19 Sakura Nishiki
- 20 Apex Eye Drops
- 21 Water bubble eyes
How to separate goldfish
WAGANE Mold
Wagane molds are,Compared to other groups, they have characteristics closer to their ancestors such as crucian carp and carp. For example, one characteristic is their slender bodies and fast pace of growth.Goldfish belonging to the Japanese goldfish type are the following species
Ryukyu mold
Ryukan molds are,Many species are more distinctive in their tail fins than other groups.And the Ryukin-type goldfish has the characteristics of the most familiar goldfish to the Japanese. Goldfish belonging to the Ryukin-type are the following species
Dutch type
The Holland mold inherits the characteristics of the Ryukyu mold and more,It is characterized by the appearance of bumpy bumps around the head, known as granulations.Compared to other groups, many species have distinctive body colors and other characteristics. Goldfish belonging to the Dutch type are the following species.
Azuma Nishiki
Japanese crane (Grus japonensis)
Blue-spotted char (Salvelinus leucomaenis)
Chakin
Pearl scale
Ranchu type
Ranchu type first compared to other groups,The lack of a dorsal fin is its most distinctive feature.And it is also a group with many interesting-looking species. Goldfish belonging to the Ranchu type are the following species.
Wakin
What is WAKIN?
Wagane is one of the best known goldfish. It is oftenGoldfish swimming in goldfish scooping and other activities are often Japanese goldfish.The Wagane is one of the oldest species of goldfish in the history of goldfish. It originated in China, but has been bred and raised in Japan since the earliest times. Among goldfish, they are relatively easy to buy even for beginners, and they are also easy to keep. If kept carefully, they can live for more than 10 years. Individuals can grow to be as large as 30 cm in length.
すっと伸びた流線形のボディ、鮮やかな赤と白のコントラスト、そして水槽の中を縦横無尽に泳ぎ回るあの躍動感——金魚をはじめて飼った人のうち、多くの方が最初に出会うのが和金（わきん）です。縁日の金魚すくいで見かけるあの子たちも、ほとんどが和金[…]
Shubunkin
What is Shubunkin?
Zhuwen gold is,This calico variety was bred in Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912) by crossbreeding the Sanshoku Demekin and the Wagane.It is characterized by a longer tail fin and calico pattern than the Japanese goldfish. Like the Wagane, the Shubunkin is also easy to buy and keep even for beginners. Individuals are about 30 cm in length, as is the case with the Wagane.
赤・白・黒の三色が水面に揺れる瞬間——はじめて朱文金を見たとき、「こんなに美しい金魚がいるのか」と思った方も多いのではないでしょうか。長く伸びた吹き流し尾をたなびかせながら、のびやかに泳ぐ姿は、和金やコメットにはない独特の風格があります[…]
ハート型にくびれた大きな尾ビレが水中でふわりと広がる——その姿をはじめて水槽越しに見たとき、思わず「これって金魚なの？」と声が出てしまった方も多いのではないでしょうか。ブリストル朱文金は、金魚の世界の中でも特に個性的な外見を持ち、愛好家[…]
comet
What is Comet?
Comet is,It is said to have been created by the crossbreeding of crucian carp and Ryukyu goldfish that came to the United States.Its body shape is not much different from that of the Wagane and Shubunkin, but its fins are very large, especially the caudal fin, and one third of its body may be occupied by the caudal fin of a long fish. Like the Wagane and Shubunkin, the comet is also easy to buy and keep even for beginners. Individuals may grow to be as large as 30 to 50 centimeters in length.
水槽の中を風のように横切っていく、長く美しい尾ビレ。赤と白がくっきりと分かれた体色が水中でひらめくたび、思わず目で追いかけてしまう——そんな経験をされた方も多いのではないでしょうか。それがコメットです。コメットは、金魚の中でも特[…]
Bullion
What is Bullion?
Bullion is,It is a fixed mutation of Wagane and has long been bred in the area around Nagoya.Its body shape is similar to that of the Japanese goldfish, but it has a unique tail fin called a "peaked tail. The major difference between this species and the Wagane is that it is difficult to keep, and since it is designated as a natural treasure by Aichi Prefecture, it is very difficult to obtain.
X字に大きく広がる優雅な尾ビレ、白い体に口元と各ヒレだけが赤く染まった神秘的な姿——金魚の世界でこれほどまでに「日本らしさ」を体現している品種はほかにないかもしれません。その金魚の名前は地金（ぢきん）。愛知県を中心に、数百年もの間大切に[…]
Aurora will be a Japanese goldfish of the Japanese goldfish type that was created as a result of crossbreeding the Edo jikin, which was created by crossbreeding jikin and toshiki, with shubunkin to make it more beautiful. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the characteristics of Aurora and how to keep it. What is Aurora Aurora and [...].
The Tokai Nishiki is a goldfish with a butterfly tail and a body color that inherits the six-scale pattern of the Jikkin. It is a very beautiful goldfish that combines the characteristics of both the jikin and the butterfly tail. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the characteristics of the Tokai Nishiki and how to keep it. What is the Tokai Nishiki?
Ryukin
What is Ryukin?
Ryukin is one of the goldfish that are familiar to Japanese people along with Wagane.It is believed to have originated in China and entered Japan via Ryukyu (Okinawa), where it was given the name Ryukin.The body shape is almost spherical when viewed from the side, with a broadly curved back and a rounded, swollen abdomen. The tail fins are long, especially the three-tailed and four-tailed varieties, which are especially elegant and popular. Breeding is not very difficult, and they are easy to obtain.
丸くふっくらとした体に、扇のようにひらひらとなびく長い尾ビレ——水槽の中をゆったりと泳ぐその姿を見ていると、時間を忘れてしまうほどです。琉金（りゅうきん）は、「金魚らしい金魚」の代名詞とも言われる品種で、金魚のイラストを描くときに多くの[…]
丸々とした大きなお腹に、ちょこんと短い尾ビレ——水槽の前でその姿を見かけると、思わず「かわいい」と声が出てしまう金魚がいます。それがショートテール琉金です。体全体をくるりと使って器用にクルクル泳ぐ姿は、長い尾ビレを持つ通常の琉金とはまた[…]
水槽の前を通りかかるたびに、思わず足が止まってしまう金魚がいます。ひらりひらりと揺れる長い尾ビレ、淡いピンクが差した更紗（さらさ）模様の体、そして水の中でやさしく浮かんでいるような独特の泳ぎ方——それが桜琉金（さくらりゅうきん）です。[…]
calico mushroom
What is Calico Ryukin?
Calico Ryukin is,It was created in Japan through the crossbreeding of Sanshoku Damegane and Ryukin.Its body shape and fins are similar to those of the Ryukin, but it is characterized by its red, white, and black body colors. It is easy to keep them because they are not so different from Ryukin. They are also easy to obtain.
青・赤・白・黒が複雑に溶け合い、まるで水墨画のような模様——それがキャリコ琉金の最大の魅力です。「キャリコ（calico）」という言葉はもともと「更紗模様」を意味し、複数の色が不規則に入り混じったあの美しい体色をぴったり表しています。水[…]
Tosakin
What is Tosakin?
The Tosa goldfish is a goldfish that was shunned from the Ryukin goldfish during the Edo period (1603-1868). It is such a rare goldfish that it was once thought to be extinct. The Tosa goldfish is also known as the Tosa goldfish, and is still bred by enthusiasts in Kochi Prefecture. Its body shape is similar to that of the Ryukin, but it has a unique slender tail.Designated as a natural treasure by Kochi Prefecture, it is a difficult variety to obtain.Breeding and propagation are also very difficult.
反転してひらひらと揺れるあの独特の尾ビレ——初めて土佐金（とさきん）を見たとき、「こんな金魚がいるのか」と驚いた方も多いのではないでしょうか。水中でふわりと広がる外向きの尾ビレは、まるで花びらが開くようで、じっと見ているうちに時間を忘れ[…]
Demekin
What is dekomegane?
Some of you may have seen dekomegane at goldfish scooping events. It is said to have come from China in the Meiji period (1868-1912). Its body shape and tail fins are similar to those of the Ryukin. And,As indicated by the name, the eyes are large and protrude to the sides, which is a major characteristic.Degemekins are called differently depending on the color of their bodies. Black dekomegins are called kurodeme, red dekomegins are called akademe, and others are called sanshoku dekomegins. The original dekomekin is the red dekomekin, but the black dekomekin is more valuable and easier to obtain. Although they are easy to keep, you should be careful not to keep them with other types of goldfish, as their eyes are more likely to be damaged.
左右にぽこっと飛び出した大きな目——水槽の前に立った瞬間、思わず「かわいい」と声が出てしまう。そんな不思議な魅力を持つのが出目金（でめきん）です。ぷっくりと丸みを帯びた体に、ゆったりとたなびくヒレ、そして何ともいえない表情のある顔。金魚[…]
水槽の上からのぞき込んだとき、はっと息をのむような美しさがある——そんな金魚をひとつ挙げるとしたら、迷わず蝶尾出目金（ちょうびでめきん）と答える方も多いのではないでしょうか。左右に大きく広がる尾ビレが、まるで蝶が羽根を広げたように見える[…]
Wolan lion's head (Holland lion's head)
What is the Woran Shishito?
The Woran lion head is said to be a mutation of Ryukin.The name "Holland" was derived from the word "Holland," meaning "foreign-born" at that time, as it was introduced from China through Dejima Island in Nagasaki.The distinctive feature of the orchid lion's head is the nictitating flesh on the head. The head swells and the three or four tail fins extend as long as the body length. It is easy to obtain and not too difficult to keep.
ずっしりとした丸みのあるボディ、豪奢に揺れる長い尾ビレ、そして成長とともに頭頂部を覆っていく独特のコブ——和蘭獅子頭（オランダシシガシラ）は、金魚の中でも「飼い込む楽しさ」を最もダイレクトに感じさせてくれる品種のひとつです。小さな頃はど[…]
The hana-busa is a goldfish in which the nuchal folds of the nose become enlarged and develop into large clusters. Although it has a greater impact than other goldfish, it is not well known. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the characteristics of the hana-busa and how to keep it. Hanabusa and [...].
Azumanishiki
What is Azuma Nishiki?
Higashinishiki is,It is from Japan and was created by crossing a Japanese orchid lion's head with a tricolor demegumekin.Its body shape and other features are similar to those of the Woran lionhead, but its body colors are red, white, black, etc., like those of the tricolor dimegane. It is not difficult to obtain, but a little difficult to keep.
赤・白・黒が複雑に入り混じった体に、どっしりとした丸いフォルム——水槽の前に立つと、つい「この子、他の子と全然違う柄だ」と思わずじっくり見入ってしまう。そんな体験をしたことがある方は、もうすでに東錦（あずまにしき）の世界に引き込まれてい[…]
Japanese crane (Grus japonensis)
What is Tancho?
The Tantyo is a goldfish that came from China. Its body shape is similar to that of the Woran lionhead and the eastern brocade, though,It is characterized by the reddish color of the head mass and the white color of the body.This feature resembles the red-crowned crane, hence the name "tancho. Some individuals lack a dorsal fin, and this type is sometimes referred to as a "red-headed fish. It is not very difficult to obtain and keep.
真っ白な体に、頭頂だけが鮮やかな紅色——まるで鶴を思わせるその姿から「丹頂」という名が付けられた金魚です。金魚の中でも特にその美しさが際立つ品種で、水槽の中でゆったりと泳ぐ姿はどこか気品があり、思わず見惚れてしまいます。観賞用としてはも[…]
Blue-spotted char (Salvelinus leucomaenis)
What is a blue-banded fish?
The blue-bellied fish is a goldfish that came from China. It has a fleshy head, and its body shape is similar to that of the Woran lionhead.Body color is pale black with bluish tints.It is sometimes also known as a plumage. They are difficult to obtain, but not too difficult to keep.
金魚といえば赤や白のイメージが強いかもしれませんが、じつは「青」を纏った金魚が存在することをご存知でしょうか。青文魚（せいぶんぎょ）は、金魚の品種の中でもとくに「青色」に特化した非常に珍しい存在です。「青い金魚って、本当に青いの[…]
Chakin
What is Chakin?
Chakin is a goldfish that came from China. In China, though, it is called the purple fish,Body color is brown or reddish brown, also known as chocolate Dutch.Like the blue-bun fish, some of them do not resemble the color of the goldfish as imagined by the Japanese. In body shape, some resemble the Ryukin, while others resemble the Woran lionhead. The latter is characterized by the presence of a fleshy mass on the head. They are a little more difficult to obtain and less difficult to keep.
柔らかなブラウン、光が当たると浮かびあがる陰影のグラデーション——金魚売り場でふと目に留まった、あの落ち着いた色合いの金魚が茶金（ちゃきん）です。金魚といえば赤や白、黒を思い浮かべる方が多い中で、茶金はその名のとおり「茶色」を基調とした[…]
Pearl scale
What is a rare gem scale?
The Pearl Scale is a goldfish that was imported from China after World War II and produced in Japan. It is one of a group commonly called "Chinese goldfish.Scales are scales, each of which is covered with calcareous material and swells to a hemispherical shape, becoming white and pearly.The body shape is similar to that of the Ryukin, but the caudal fin is not as long. It is not very difficult to obtain, but one must be careful when keeping it because the pearly scales do not regrow once they are peeled off.
水槽の前に立ったとき、最初に目に飛び込んでくるのは、その体表をびっしりと覆う無数の凹凸です。まるで本物の真珠をひとつひとつ貼り付けたような、あのきらめきと立体感——パールスケール（珍珠鱗）を初めて見た人のほとんどが、その独特の美しさに思[…]
まるで水の中を転がるピンポン球のように、ふっくら丸い体をゆらゆらと揺らしながら泳いでくる——はじめてピンポンパールを見たとき、その愛くるしい姿に思わず笑顔になった方は多いのではないでしょうか。他の金魚とは一線を画す独特のフォルム、そして[…]
水槽の前でふと立ち止まり、「この金魚、全身にツブツブがある……」と目を見張った経験はありませんか？ 丸くぷっくりと膨らんだ体、頭の上にこんもりと盛り上がった肉瘤（にくりゅう）、そして体の表面を覆うまるで本物の真珠のような凹凸——それが高[…]
頭にふわりと盛り上がった水泡のような肉瘤（にくりゅう）、ぷっくりとしたパール鱗の丸い体——水槽の前で思わず立ち止まってしまうほどの個性を持つ金魚がいます。それが浜錦（はまにしき）です。ゆったりとした泳ぎ、ころころと愛らしい体型、そして頭[…]
Ranchu
What is Ranchu?
Ranchu came from China during the Edo period (1603-1867) and was later improved in Japan.There are two types of body shape: cylindrical but slightly slender and small (round hand) and rounded and oval (long hand). The lack of a dorsal fin is another characteristic of this species.The head has a nice fleshy mass. Body colors include red, white, and chintz, and all colors have a unique luster. They are often called the "king of goldfish," and there are many goldfish enthusiasts' associations in various regions. It is easy to obtain, but breeding is more difficult.
ぽってりと丸い体、背中にはビレひとつない流れるようなシルエット、そして水槽の底でじっとしながらも、ゆっくりと一生懸命に泳ぐ愛嬌のある姿——ランチュウ（蘭鋳）は、金魚の中でも特別な存在感を放つ品種です。子どもから大人まで、男性も女性も、一[…]
背ビレがなく、ふっくらとした丸い胴体、そして独特のフォームで水底付近をゆったりと泳ぐ姿——大阪らんちゅうを初めて見たとき、「こんな金魚がいるのか」と思わず足が止まる方は少なくありません。一般的な「らんちゅう」とは似ているようで、実は全く[…]
背ビレがなく丸く盛り上がった背中、落ち着いた銀白の鱗——水槽の前でその姿をじっと見ていると、どこか凛とした気品のようなものを感じさせてくれる金魚がいます。秋錦（あきにしき）です。らんちゅうに似たどっしりとした体型でありながら、白〜青みが[…]
背ビレのないずんぐりとした丸いボディ、そして水中でふわりと広がる大きな鳳尾（ほうび）――「麁の華（あらたまのはな）」という名前を初めて聞く方も、実物を一度見ると、その独特な姿に惹きつけられることでしょう。らんちゅうの体型を持ちながら、ら[…]
鉄色の下地に金色がにじむような独特の体色、ひらりと揺れる長く幅広い尾ビレ——水槽の前でその姿を見た瞬間、思わず時間を忘れてしまう。津軽錦（つがるにしき）はそんな力を持つ、他の金魚にはない唯一無二の魅力を持つ品種です。背ビレがなく体型は秋[…]
The Momiji Ranchu is a mutant of Ranchu with transparent scales and orange-red body color. The Momiji Ranchu has special scales, called "net transparent scales," which are different from normal transparent scales. In this article, we would like to explain in detail the characteristics of Momiji Ranchu and how to keep them. [...].
The lionhead is a representative of the Chinese goldfish breed. It is characterized by the lack of a dorsal fin and abnormally developed meatus, as seen in the Ranchu strain. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the characteristics of the lionhead and how to keep it. Lion [...].
Nanjing
What is Nanjing?
Nankin is a local variant of Ranchu. It is currently preserved in the Izumo region of Shimane Prefecture. It does not have a mass of flesh, and its body color is either white chintz with red on the head and fins, or all white.It is designated as a natural treasure by Shimane Prefecture and is very difficult to obtain.
ぽってりと丸い体に、背ビレのない滑らかなシルエット——はじめて南京を見たとき、「らんちゅうに似ているけど、なんか違う」と感じた方も多いのではないでしょうか。その直感は正しくて、南京はらんちゅうの仲間でありながら、らんちゅうとは明確に異な[…]
Edo Nishiki
What is Edo Nishiki?
Edo Nishiki is,It was created in Japan by crossing Ranchu and Azuma Nishiki.The body shape is ranchu-shaped with no dorsal fin. Body color can be red, white, or black, like the eastern brook broom. The tail fin is either three-tailed or four-tailed. It is rather difficult to obtain, and like the Ranchu, it is difficult to keep.
赤・白・黒が一枚のキャンバスに描かれたような、唯一無二の体色——江戸錦（えどにしき）を一度見たことがある方なら、あの鮮烈な印象はきっと忘れられないはずです。金魚といえば「赤と白」というイメージが強いなかで、黒が入ることで生まれる奥行きと[…]
Sakura Nishiki
What is Sakura Nishiki?
Sakura Nishiki is,It is a fixed variety of Edo Nishiki in Japan that has lost its melanin pigmentation.The body shape is rhanchu-shaped with no dorsal fin. The body color is red and white with mosaic transparent scales, and the entire body is pale pink. It is rather difficult to obtain, and like the ranchu, is highly difficult to keep.
水槽の前に立って、ふと目を奪われる瞬間があります̶̶赤と白の境界が、水彩絵の具を溶かしたようにじんわりとにじみ合い、光が当たるたびに鱗がきらりと光る。その金魚の名は桜錦（さくらにしき）。金魚の世界で「桜色」という言葉がこれほど似合う品種[…]
Apex Eye Drops
What is a vertex eye?
The akadejimekin is a goldfish that came from China. It is a fixed mutation of the red-eyed goldfish.The eyes that pop out are looking straight to the heavens, unlike other dekimekin.The body shape is elongated, tubular, and without a dorsal fin. Body colors include red, golden, and chintz. Like the demerit goldfish, the demerit goldfish is a docile fish that does not swim well, so it always stays still at the bottom of the tank. They are easy to obtain and easy to keep as long as you are careful not to damage their eyes, which are easily damaged.
水槽の前に立って上からのぞき込んだとき、こちらをじっと見つめ返してくる金魚——それが頂天眼（ちょうてんがん）です。空を仰ぐように真上を向いた大きな眼、なめらかで丸みを帯びたボディ、そして背中にヒレが一枚もないツルリとしたシルエット。金魚[…]
Water bubble eyes
What is a blistering eye?
The aquarium eye is a goldfish that came from China.The eyes protrude and look upward because of the large bags of lymphatic fluid hanging under the eyes.Among the many unusual Chinese goldfish, this is the most eye-catching species in terms of strangeness. It is sometimes classified as a "Ryukin-type" goldfish because of its slightly rounded body shape. It has no dorsal fin and a three- or four-tailed tail. They are easy to obtain, but when keeping them, be careful because once the pouch under the eyes is damaged and squeezed, it will never return to its original size.
頬にふっくらと膨らんだ大きな水泡、そして上を向いた独特の瞳——はじめて水泡眼を見た人が「これって本当に金魚なの？」と驚いてしまうのは、無理のないことだと思います。金魚の世界では数十もの品種が存在しますが、これほど個性的な外見を持つ種類は[…]
