Assorted Ryukin (Lot of 4)

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 Ryukin Goldfish are easily differentiated from the Fantail by their extremely high back, which is often described as a dorsal hump. The hump starts in the neck region and gives a more 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 is their 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.

Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: Give them a strong filter and smooth decorations. Goldfish are cool-water fish and do not need a heater.

Feeding: Feed a quality goldfish flake or pellet once or twice a day, only as much as they eat in a couple of minutes. They also enjoy frozen brine shrimp and bloodworms.

Tankmates: Keep them with other fancy goldfish. Avoid fast or nippy fish, which outcompete them for food and pick at their fins.

Good to know: Each lot is an assortment, so colors will vary.