Monday, June 23, 2008

Veiltail Goldfish





Native

The veiltail is believed to have originated in Japan but has been bred in the United States in the 1900s.

Description

The veiltail is a beautiful and graceful fancy goldfish which is known for its extra-long, flowing tail. The veiltail has a modified deep-and-round They are not good swimmers but can be kept with other fancy goldfish.-shaped body accented by a lengthy and graceful tail. The tail is square but without any forking or indentation between the lobes. It also has a high, prominent and well-developed dorsal fin. The anal fins are paired and are quite well-developed as well. Veiltails are available in many colors and may have either metallic or nacreous scales. They can grow from 8 to 12 inches (20 to 31 centimeters). The long and trailing tail of the veiltail is delicate and can be easily damaged. Veiltails are also susceptible to low water temperatures. Telescope-eyed veiltails have difficulty competing for food with more active goldfish.


1 comment:

The Minking Than said...

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