Who’d of thought there’d be so many different types of goldfish?

Do you think the way that I used too? I’m here to help you find the best type of fish for you and your family. Some goldfish varieties are so strange, and yet enchanting it’s pretty wild to think of them belonging to the simple fish family that we usually think of, when winning a prize at the fair.

Goldfish were the earliest fish to be domesticated, and they are the most common type of fish found in an aquarium. They are a small family member of the carp family and due to selective breeding they vary in color, body shape, fins and eyes. This is exactly why there are so many goldfish species and why they look so weird and interesting.

Due to the selective breeding process there are many different types of goldfish you can buy. Each species has its own quirks, but they are all totally loveable.

Below is a list of different types of goldfish, please click on each variety to find more details about each one. I’m sure you’ll be fascinated and excited when you find the perfect breed for yourself.

- Common
- Comet
- Black Moor
- Bubble Eye
- Celestial Eye
- Fantail
- Ranchu
- Panda Moor
- Telescope Eye
- Pompom
- Veil Tail
- Ryukin
- Shubunkin
- Pearl Scale
- Oranda
- Lionhead

Once you’ve found the right type of goldfish for you, don’t forget to find out how to care for your new pet.

Making sure you don’t overcrowd your new fish tank or aquarium is also important.

Inviting these wonderful creatures into your own home is exciting. You’ll soon see that each fish has its own personality, and will quickly become the topic of conversation with family and friends. 'Bubbles' became an instant hit with everyone, Harald and I still tell stories about her antics, which always gets friends laughing.

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