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Virginia Goldfish Show
This goldfish show is sanctioned by The Goldfish Council (TGC) and will be held in Room 254 of Burnette Hall. Gary Hater, TGC President...
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Sep 17, 20161 min read


The Goldfish Council updated their cover photo.
The Goldfish Council updated their cover photo.
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Sep 17, 20161 min read


Wakin
Wakin Origin The Wakin was developed in Japan in the 18th century or before. I t appears to be a foundation fish for some other varieties...
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Sep 4, 20162 min read


Calico Veiltail
Veiltail – nacreous (calico) Origin Normal eyed Veiltails are generally thought of by most keepers as the dream fish. The extremely...
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Sep 4, 20164 min read


Tosakin
Tosakin (Tosa) Origin This very difficult to groom top view fish was developed in Japan before 1868. The exact method of development is...
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Sep 4, 20162 min read


Broadtail Telescope
Telescope- Broadtail Origin The telescope eye has an origin in Asia over 200 years ago. The protruding eyes are variable, but matched on...
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Sep 4, 20163 min read


Telescope Oranda
Telescope Oranda(Froghead) Origin The Telescope Oranda was developed in China most probably as a cross between a telescope and a Lionhead...
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Sep 4, 20161 min read


Telescope
Telescope – metallic / butterfly tail Origin The telescope eye mutation was clearly established by the late 18th century, as evidenced by...
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Sep 4, 20163 min read


Ryukin
Ryukin Note: This standard may be used to judge the Tamasaba, the single-tailed version of the Ryukin. As a single-tailed fish, the...
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Sep 4, 20166 min read


Red Cap Oranda
Oranda (Red Cap) Origin Fish with a head growth or wen were developed more than a century ago. It is probable that the Oranda came about...
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Sep 4, 20163 min read


Top View Ranchu
Ranchu (top view Ranchu, TVR or Japanese Ranchu) Origin Statement to judges and exhibitors: The Ranchu breed originated in Japan and is...
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Sep 4, 20165 min read


Side View Ranchu
Ranchu Side View Ranchu (SVR, Buffalo Head, Boxer Head, Lionchu, Chinese or Thai Ranchu) Side View Ranchu, © Merlin Cunliffe 2016...
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Sep 4, 20164 min read


Edonishiki
Ranchu, Edonishiki and Calico Ranchu, Calico Ranchu, © Merlin Cunliffe 2016 History: The traditional Ranchu goldfish was developed in...
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Sep 4, 20165 min read


Pearlscale
Pearlscale Origin The Pearlscales continue to be very popular. One is more fantail in shape, one is much like an orange or ping pong ball...
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Sep 3, 20162 min read


Oranda
Oranda(metallic) Origin Fish with a head growth or wen were developed more than a century ago. It is probable that the Oranda came about...
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Sep 3, 20163 min read


Metallic Veiltail
Veiltail – metallic / normal eyed Origin Normal eyed Veiltails are generally thought of by most keepers are dream fish. The extremely...
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Sep 3, 20164 min read


London Shubunkin
London Shubunkin Origin The London Shubunkin was developed in England between World War I and World War II. It is the product of a common...
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Sep 3, 20162 min read


Jikin
Jikin Breed Development The Jikin was developed in Japan. It is a considered a national treasurer. It is also called the Peacocktail. The...
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Sep 3, 20162 min read


Hibuna
Hibuna (western common goldfish) Origin The colored common goldfish is documented in China in the Tsing Dynasty about 265 AD. For the...
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Sep 3, 20162 min read


Fantail
Fantail (Metallic and Calico, English, Japanese and American) Origin The Fantail is generally thought to be Japanese in origin. It is a...
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Sep 3, 20162 min read
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