Bubble-eye and Celestial
Origin
Both of these fish have a similar mutation that forces the eyes upward. The Bubble-eye is further adorned with water filled bubbles that are the result of vesicular secretions. In North America the Celestial is fairly rare, while the Bubble-eye is fairly common. Both breeds originated in China, but is typically imported from other lands also. The Bubble-eye and Celestial are both bred in North America.
© Merlin Cunliffe 2016
Both fish are metallic and come in a variety of colors. Calico or nacreous are also very common in Bubble-eyes. Both fish have similar matched fins.
© Merlin Cunliffe 2016
Breed Development
The following details are typical of both fish types;
Fins are matched, tail can be quite long on the Bubble-eye and are typically shorter on the Celestial.
Tails on both varieties are split a minimum of 35%, fused tails are disqualified.
Eyes and bubbles must be matched. It is possible to have more than one bubble on both sides of the head, but they have to be matched to exhibit.
Scales should be regular, symmetric and in rows.
Back should have a slight curve, but not humped.
Fish should be able to swim without flipping over, but a waddle because of bubble weight is acceptable.
Calicoes are preferred to have blue in their pattern.
The best fish have bubbles that do not have veins showing or at least they are not prominent.
Judging
The point schedule for the Bubble-eye and Celestial is a 100 points.Eyes and Bubbles50Body20Fins10Deportment and Condition10100
Eyes and bubbles
Description Bubble-eye CelestialBubbles are matched and not so large as to prevent or impede swimming50NAEyes are matched and pointing upward in same direction5050Bubbles are not matched0-25NAEyes are not matched0-250-25
BodySlightly curved and elongated body2020Body is flat or has a divot or spick0-150-15Body has a humpDQDQBody is short and not as long as the tail1515
Fins*Fins are matched and the is 35% to 100% split10Fins are too long, more than the length of the body.5No anal fins, or pectoral fins are threadlikeDQ
*Dorsal fins are acceptable and short tail varieties are becoming available, it is up to the judge to rate these changes.
Deportment and condition
Fish must swim normally.
When at rest, the fish must be balanced