Fish identification (possible goldfish maybe?)

[Graeme]

A few months ago I purchased this fish from a local store, it all on all its
own and about to be purchased by some kids, so thought I could give it a
better home :-) Its grown quite a bit, and gets on well with the others.

Still not quite sure what it is though, chances are its just a normal
goldfish, the people in the shop wasn't too sure. The pictures are the best
I could get, and are at the following URL, I would be grateful if someone
could help me identify the fish.

http://www.graeme.biz/fish

Thanks,

Graeme

[Charles]

On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 19:09:22 -0000, "Graeme" >
wrote:

>A few months ago I purchased this fish from a local store, it all on all its
>own and about to be purchased by some kids, so thought I could give it a
>better home :-) Its grown quite a bit, and gets on well with the others.
>
>Still not quite sure what it is though, chances are its just a normal
>goldfish, the people in the shop wasn't too sure. The pictures are the best
>I could get, and are at the following URL, I would be grateful if someone
>could help me identify the fish.
>
>http://www.graeme.biz/fish
>
>Thanks,
>
>Graeme
>


Looks to me like a common goldfish. The black striping is the
remainder of its coloration fading, it will turn to pink. This is a
normal color change in progress.

The fish looks healthy, enjoy it.


--

- Charles
-
-does not play well with others

[Jeff Pratt]

Graeme wrote:

> A few months ago I purchased this fish from a local store, it all on all
> its own and about to be purchased by some kids, so thought I could give it
> a
> better home :-) Its grown quite a bit, and gets on well with the others.
>
> Still not quite sure what it is though, chances are its just a normal
> goldfish, the people in the shop wasn't too sure. The pictures are the
> best I could get, and are at the following URL, I would be grateful if
> someone could help me identify the fish.
>
> http://www.graeme.biz/fish
>
> Thanks,
>
> Graeme

Well, I can almost guarantee it's a cyprinid, so you're in the right family
at least. It may possibly be a golden orfe, or a albino goldfish or other
sport. I would probably have labeled it a goldfish and left it at that
except for the interesting fin coloration, which I've never come across
before in goldfish. If it turns out to simply be a goldfish sport, you
might want to try breeding it and see if you can retain that coloration.

Jeff

[Sue]

It's a goldfish!

"Graeme" > wrote in message
...

> Still not quite sure what it is though, chances are its just a normal
> goldfish, the people in the shop wasn't too sure. The pictures are the
best
> I could get, and are at the following URL, I would be grateful if someone
> could help me identify the fish.

[T]

Gold fish, wait for a few more monthes and it will be orange.. Looks like a
feeder type of fish...

Tim..


"Sue" > wrote in message
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> It's a goldfish!
>
> "Graeme" > wrote in message
> ...
>
> > Still not quite sure what it is though, chances are its just a normal
> > goldfish, the people in the shop wasn't too sure. The pictures are the
> best
> > I could get, and are at the following URL, I would be grateful if
someone
> > could help me identify the fish.
>
>

[Toni]

"Graeme" > wrote in message
...
> Still not quite sure what it is though, chances are its just a normal
> goldfish, the people in the shop wasn't too sure. The pictures are the
best
> I could get, and are at the following URL, I would be grateful if someone
> could help me identify the fish.
>
> http://www.graeme.biz/fish
>


Doesn't look Goldfishy to me-


--
Toni
http://www.cearbhaill.com/goldfish.htm

[J Cox]

Not sure myself, I'm shocked to not be able to find any info on that fish.
Looks like a classic goldfish, but the black on its fins make me wonder...Oh
well, If I had to guess, I would say it is a goldfish. There are so many
variations of them who can keep up?


"Toni" > wrote in message
ink.net...
>
> "Graeme" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Still not quite sure what it is though, chances are its just a normal
> > goldfish, the people in the shop wasn't too sure. The pictures are the
> best
> > I could get, and are at the following URL, I would be grateful if
someone
> > could help me identify the fish.
> >
> > http://www.graeme.biz/fish
> >
>
>
> Doesn't look Goldfishy to me-
>
>
> --
> Toni
> http://www.cearbhaill.com/goldfish.htm
>
>
>

[George Thompson]

Looks like a common GF - I have several feeder fish that have grown up
to be big beasties that have all kinds of genetic variations. One has
the body and tail of an oranda. These are usually the result of
improper breeding & are half breeds. Some of my research suggests that
these are usually culled by fish breeders, but with the advent of mass
breeding for the pet market, many get through. I say, if it looks
pretty and it isn't suffering let it grow :- )

J Cox wrote:

> Not sure myself, I'm shocked to not be able to find any info on that fish.
> Looks like a classic goldfish, but the black on its fins make me wonder...Oh
> well, If I had to guess, I would say it is a goldfish. There are so many
> variations of them who can keep up?
>
>
> "Toni" > wrote in message
> ink.net...
>
>>"Graeme" > wrote in message
...
>>
>>>Still not quite sure what it is though, chances are its just a normal
>>>goldfish, the people in the shop wasn't too sure. The pictures are the
>>
>>best
>>
>>>I could get, and are at the following URL, I would be grateful if
>
> someone
>
>>>could help me identify the fish.
>>>
>>>http://www.graeme.biz/fish
>>>
>>
>>
>>Doesn't look Goldfishy to me-
>>
>>
>>--
>>Toni
>>http://www.cearbhaill.com/goldfish.htm
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