Assorted Ryukin (Lot of 4)

Description

Ryukin Goldfish

The beautiful Ryukin Goldfish are a Japanese version of the fantail goldfish.They were developed from the common Fantail Goldfish. Like their Fantail counterpart, they are one of the more rounded or egg-shaped fancy goldfish.

The RyukinGoldfish areeasilydifferentiated from the Fantail by theirextremely high back, which is often described as a dorsal hump. The humpstarts in the neck region and gives amore pointed appearance to the Ryukin’s head, They also have a wider caudal fin than the Fantail. A distinguishing feature common to both the Fantail and the Ryukin Goldfish istheir split or double caudal (tail) fin.

A long-tailed version of this fish is called the Fringe-tail or Ribbon-tail Ryukin. This fish comes in a variety of colors: red, red and white, tri-color, calico, white, and chocolate.

Lot of 4

• Scientific Name: Carassius Arautus
• Origin: American Native
• Lifespan: 20 years
• Max Size: Up to 8″
• Food: Flake, Live, Frozen
• Shipping Size: Approx. 2 inches medium, 4 inches large