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