Ryukin Goldfish
Japanese Ryukin Goldfish
The ryukin goldfish from the Ryukyu Islands is a popular goldfish bred in Japan. It looks similar to the fantail goldfish but stands apart with a prominent hump towards the back of its head which elevates the dorsal fin. The long caudal tail fins can have three or four lobes, with the three lobed ryukin having what the Japanese call a ‘cherry blossom petal tail.’ There are several goldfish types of ryukin, the yamagata kingyo, sabao, and tamasaba that have been bred to only have a single caudal tail fin.
Ryukin goldfish come in a variety of color combinations, including: solid colors (self colored) and multiple colors (variegated) of a deep red, red and white, blue, white, calico and more.
A hardy variety of goldfish, the ryukin can be placed in your outdoor goldfish pond or introduced into a goldfish aquarium with other goldfish without any need for extra care. Good tank mates include the oranda, lionhead, or Ranchu Goldfish. Be careful that your bubble eye, and telescope goldfish breeds are not being bullied around by these tougher breeds.
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I think they are similar enough that it will most likely be okay. Just make sure the Ryukin doesn’t eat all the food.
Is it okay to raise the ryukin and the fantail in the same tank?
Yes, you could probably find a solid orange colored Ryukin.
Is there a pure orange Ryukin goldfish?
It sounds like it could have an infection or goldfish fin rot. see this post to see how you might treat it.
My goldfish is losing it scales and the tail looks like it has been chewed on. It almost look like it is diseased. What should I do?
test the water and make sure the ammonia, ph and nitrate levels are in line. Also don’t feed if for a few days to see if it is a digestion problem. Constipation can lead to the symptoms your goldfish is displaying. You might also want to try a therapeutic dose of aquarium salt which might help draw out swelling or some other factor that is making the goldfish float on its side.
My goldfish is floating over one side I think he is dying.