Looking After Beautiful Egg Fish Goldfish

Looking After Beautiful Egg Fish Goldfish
Looking After Beautiful Egg Fish Goldfish

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By Michelle Jo

The egg goldfish is a complex breed of goldfish, without a dorsal fin and with a distinct egg-shaped body. They resemble Ranchu but do not have a swollen head and a longer body than Ranchu. 

Varieties

The egg-fish goldfish is commonly kept in China and is the precursor to the Celestial, Lionhead, Pompom and the Bubble Eye goldfish varieties. In Japan, the egg-fish is called the Maruko.

The phoenix is a Chinese variety with an egg-shaped body and a long tail, without a dorsal fin and no head growth. It comes in all shades of color and scale types.