Description: Goldfish are domesticated freshwater cyprinids that have been selectively bred into many colors, body shapes, and fin types. Fantails are a fancy variety with a rounded body and a split double tail, and do best in spacious, well-filtered water with other peaceful goldfish.
Category: Cyprinids
Global Region: Asia
Distribution:
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Line Traits: Fantail double tails; project colors include calico, orange, and white/blue-gray. Selecting for balanced body shape, tail symmetry, swimming ability, and color development.
Year Acquired: 2026
The Fish Closet captive breeding project for fantail goldfish (Carassius auratus). Breeding group includes Freckles (calico female), Charlie, Nimbus (white/blue-gray male), and Nacho (orange male). Adults are kept in a managed outdoor stock-tank setup; fry are raised separately. Selection focuses on healthy body shape, balanced and symmetrical tails, good swimming, and attractive color development.