Wagane is one of the most well-known goldfish. It looks like a crucian carp, but many people do not know how to keep it. In this article, we would like to explain in detail the characteristics of Wagane and how to keep it.
What is WAKIN?
Wagane is a mutated and fixed species of hibuna. Therefore, its body shape is long and its head is small, and its scales are short and not very well developed.There are several types of tail fins, including crucian, three-tailed, and four-tailed. Body colors include red, chintz (red and white), and white. Among these, pure white is said to be worthless and defective.
Origin of Wagane
Wagane, or Japanese goldfish, is a goldfish native to Japan, although the name sometimes makes people think it is native to Japan,It is said to be the first goldfish that came to Japan from China.At first, wagane was called "goldfish" in Japan, but later, when many goldfish were introduced to Japan from China and other countries, the single name "goldfish" was no longer sufficient, and a distinction had to be made between each type of goldfish. The first goldfish that came to Japan was called "wagane.
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How to enjoy Wagane
What makes Wagane fun is the shape of the tail fin and the color of the body.As Wagane grows, the way its tail fins open and other features gradually change.Therefore, many people enjoy such changes. And the best way to enjoy the changes in the caudal fin is to view it from above (top view) rather than from the side (side view) in an aquarium. The top view is recommended because you can better see what type of caudal fin and how it opens when you view it from above.
Points to keep in mind when mixing swimmers
When mixing goldfish with other goldfish and other species, there is sometimes uncertainty as to what species is good and what species is not. First,There is no general prohibition against this or that when mixing goldfish with other species.Therefore, depending on the personality and environment of the goldfish you keep, even species that are said to be bad for each other may get along well with each other. However, there is also the matter of compatibility between goldfish. If you put incompatible goldfish together, there is a high possibility that they will fight or that only one of them will monopolize the food. However, as explained in the beginning, there is no prohibition for goldfish, so if you want to mix them, it may be OK to do so. Now, let us explain which goldfish are compatible with Japanese goldfish and which are not.
Compatible goldfish
The goldfish that are most compatible with Japanese goldfish are,These are goldfish of the Japanese goldfish type, such as the Shubunkin or comet.Wagane itself can grow to over 20 cm in length. Therefore, goldfish of the Wagane type, which are also large, are the most compatible. The next best match is the Dutch type, such as the Dutch lionhead and Azumanishiki, which are also good companions. Many Dutch types are good swimmers to some extent, and many of them grow large, so they are a good match for Wagane.
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Incompatible goldfish
Goldfish that are incompatible with Japanese goldfish are,These are Ranchu-type goldfish, such as Ranchu and Chotengan.Ranchu-type goldfish are not very good swimmers. Especially Ranchu are not good swimmers, so if they are kept together with Wagane, which is a good swimmer, Wagane may eat all the food. If this happens, only Wagane will get bigger and bigger, while Ranchu will remain small, so not many people keep them together.
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Points to keep in mind when keeping Wagane
Wagane is one of the easiest types of goldfish to keep. And it is especially recommended for beginners. It is written in books and so on. It is easy to keep, and it is recommended for beginners,There is not much description of the speed at which the body grows, which is the biggest advantage and the biggest disadvantage of WAGANE.The Wagane is a goldfish that is a mutation of the Hibuna. Therefore, the body grows faster than other goldfish. Therefore,This goldfish is not suitable for those who plan to keep several kinds of goldfish mixed together in a small aquarium and do not intend to change the size of the aquarium.If you keep Wagons with other goldfish, they may gradually grow larger faster than other goldfish, and if you keep them in a small aquarium, they will be cramped by their gradual growth, which will cause stress to other goldfish. On the contrary,Wagane is a very suitable goldfish for keeping in large aquariums and ponds.Especially when kept outside, they may be targeted by outside enemies (cats, birds, etc.). However, once they grow to a certain size, they tend not to be attacked by outside enemies. Therefore, it is necessary to have them grow up quickly, so we can say that Shubunkin is very suitable for keeping outside. For this reason, we recommend Wagane for beginners, but we hope you will note that this goldfish is not so suitable for those who keep it in a small aquarium.
