What kind of goldfish are these?

[Laser]

The first one was sold to me as just a fancy goldfish and the second was sold to me as a calico ryukin. Are they both ryukins? They seem to have the same shape to me.

 

[revchristinejday]

Dear Laser,

Yes they are both ryukin: one a calico and one orange/red and white. You can always tell them by the hump. And of course as ryukins, they are also fancies. Very pretty goldies.
Chris

 

[jlk]

Yep, both ryukins! The calico needs to put on a bit of weight though (I know shes new). Pretty fish!!

 

[Laser]

Thanks guys. Don't worry I'll work on getting the new one plumped up... he certainly doesn't have any trouble eating.

 

[SteveJP]

How big do they tend to get?

 

[jlk]

How big do they tend to get?

Depends on the type. Generally though with proper care, lots of water & good diet, they can get up to 12inches in length with a girth as large as a big grapefruit. Not a small fish.

 

[revchristinejday]

That's true! I have a 2/3 year old that is as round as large tangerine and at least 6 inches and still growing! He started off at 1& 1/2"!

 

[SteveJP]

Wow...can't wait to see how big mine will get in the next couple years.

 

[Miyavp]

I love your orange one! Looks just like my al capone Great little fish with cute personalities. Well not little lol. Random fact ryukins origonally were only red. Now they come in a variety of colors including orange calico blue and white. Or so I've heard lol

 

[SteveJP]

I've never seen a blue one before. Any time I go to feed them, the silver one (my sisters named him "Dinkleberg") lets me pet him. His mouth is almost big enough to swallow my youngest sister's pinky finger (she's 8y.o.).

 

[Miyavp]

Aww roadrunner my calico male is getting pretty big. Unfortunatly I didnt know much about fish when I got them and stunted there growth in too small of a tank. I'm glad to see he's growing tho. Mine love to cuddle up in the corner together at night when they sleep its so cute