Bubble Eye
| Bubble eye goldfish |
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| Image:Bubbleeye1.jpg |
| Country of origin |
| China |
| Type |
| Fantailed |
| Breed standards |
| BAS |
The bubble eye is a small variety of fancy goldfish with upward pointing eyes that are accompanied by two large fluid-filled sacs.[1] It is known as suihogan in Japan.[2]
Description
The bubble eye normally has an evenly curved back that lacks a dorsal fin. The pair of large pouches of skin attached under its eyes jiggle as it swims.[1] Bubble eyes have metallic scales and they are similar to the celestial eye goldfish.[3]
The eyes of the bubble eye goldfish are normal in the young fry, but will start to develop eye bladders three months after hatching.[3]
Coloration
Bubble eyes come in many color patterns such as red, red-and-white, black, gold and calico.[1][3]
Special care
Bubble eyes require a special aquatic environment because they are relatively poor swimmers due to their impaired vision, and cannot compete with more active goldfish. Their "bubbles" can be easily sucked into the filter intake. These bladder-like swellings can also be easily damaged by any sharp-edged rocks and tank decorations.[1][3]
References
- ^ a b c d "Fancy Goldfish: A Complete Guide to Care and Collecting" by Dr. Erik L. Johnson, D.V.M. and Richard E. Hess, Weatherhill, Shambala Publications, Inc., 2006 - ISBN 0-8348-0448-4
- ^ Nutrafin Aquatic News: Goldfishes, Issue #4, 2004, Rolf C. Hagen (U.S.A,) Inc. and Rolf C. Hagen Corp.(Montreal, Canada)
- ^ a b c d "An Interpret Guide to Fancy Goldfish" by Dr. Chris Andrews, Interpet Publishing, 2002. - ISBN 1-902389-64-6
External links and further readings
- Bristol Aquarist's Society - Describes the appearance of the standard, show-quality Bubble Eye
- Goldfish, Part 2 - An excellent article on keeping Bubble Eyes, as well as fancy goldfish in general
See also
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