The Ryukin is an extremely popular breed of goldfish for the aquarium. It’s overall form is similar to a fantail or veiltail. The most obvious distinguishing features are it’s extremely deep and short body shape coupled by a distinctly humped dorsal area and sharp head. Ryukins come in both short and long caudal fin types and are extremely pleasant looking aquarium fish. The other fins are similar to a fantail but the tail is held high and is relatively narrow. Coloration is varied and consist of the usual self coloured, variegated, and calico types.
The Ryukin is thought to have been developed in China and was brought to Ryuku in Japan to be refined to the form that it is today. Subsequently, it’s aesthetically pleasing form has seen the type spread to the West as well. It is now a ubiquitous breed that is found is most LFS around the world.
The Ryukin is an extremely popular breed of goldfish for the aquarium. It’s overall form is similar to a fantail or veiltail. The most obvious distinguishing features are it’s extremely deep and short body shape coupled by a distinctly humped dorsal area and sharp head. Ryukins come in both short and long caudal fin types and are extremely pleasant looking aquarium fish. The other fins are similar to a fantail but the tail is held high and is relatively narrow. Coloration is varied and consist of the usual self coloured, variegated, and calico types.
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