![]() ![]() Originally from China, were named “Dragon Eyes” for their telescoping, When they are young, they are usually amber. They can reach 8-12 inches in length, but are especially sensitive toĬold temperatures, more so than other goldfish.Ī fancy goldfish breed designed to be all black, although Orandas may take one to two years to develop the “crown” on its Lionhead” which is where its English name is derived. Mistakenly thought to be from the Netherlands. When it was first imported from China to Japan, it was They may, or may not, develop telescope eyes.Īlthough generally considered a hardy goldfish, can be sensitive to prolongedĪ breed of goldfish characterized by the prominent bubble-like “hood” on the Water X Scapes, contact us for availability.įor the “double tail’ and egg-shaped body, these fancy gold fish seem to *Gambusia are (at times) available for purchase at Hoffman’s Such as the Mississippi River and its tributaries, and may not survive the Their most common food source is mosquito larvae. They are great for ponds, fountains, container water gardens, etc. This tiny fish is also known as the Mosquito Fish among pond owners. Tolerate winters in Ohio, but on occasion, have made it through - when weather is more mild. *Golden Orfe are (at times) available for purchase at Hoffman’s Water X Scapes, Scavengers such as koi may not see new Orfe due to the eggs being eaten before Spawning and hatchingįor these fish may take up to four weeks to complete, so ponds with hungry Take 5- 7 years to reach the right age for reproducing. Best to have in multiples to watch them playįeet in length, but usually stay near 1.5 feet. Likes to race around at the surface of the pond. A shubunkin will reach a length of 9-18 inches at adulthood and under perfect circumstances, can live for approximately 25 in your pond. They add the variation of color without the large sizes. Goldfish with a calico pattern and color. Great substitution for smaller garden ponds that may not have enough growing room for a koi. Comets can get as large as 12 inches and live up to 25 years.Īre available for purchase at Hoffman’s Water X Scapes. Comets are slimmer and slightly smaller than aĬommon goldfish, but is mainly distinguished by its long, deeply forked tail.ĭifferentiated from a koi fish by its rounded, not flat, forehead and lack ofīarbs. You who like “made in America.”) These are inexpensive and hardy pond fish for Baby koi and larger koi areĪvailable at times, contact us for availability.Ĭommonly known ornamental pond fish bred in the United States. ![]() *Standard Koi, Butterfly Koi and Japanese Specialty Koi areĪvailable for purchase at Hoffman’s Water X Scapes. Lived to be 226 years old! So be sure someone who loves you is willing to Japan, koi are symbols of love and friendship. New koi varieties and patterns are still being actively developed. ![]() You might be asking, what color are koi fish? Well, koi primarilyĪre orange, white and black, but can also be yellow, blue, silver, gray, redĪnd gold. Part of the carp family that can triple in size in one season depending on theįood source, food quality and water quality in the pond. Koi are the most sought-after pond fish based on theĪvailability of colors, sizes, varieties and graceful beauty. provided good pond closing techniques are practiced. These fish are resilient and likely to make it through the winters in Ohio This guide to help you in choosing which pond fish are most suitable for you Outdoor pond with fish in mind, you are creating a home for your new pets. Or if you prefer smaller, we also have 3-4" size in stock.Course, want you to have the best ponding experience possible. If you prefer a larger size, we have many 5-6" ones in stock as well. Shoot us a line to let us know what you think about them. I think its important to note that as this is a sample of what to expect. The ones pictured here are all just a random net swipe. However, there are LOTS in this group I would be happy to put in my own pond. I believe they will deepen over time as well with some sun exposure.īutterfly being my favorite, I am particularly selective when I am picking for myself. This group has nice deep bodies (short body) with high dorsal and nice wide spread butterfly tail. This time, we were specifically looking for the short body variety. I have been very impressed with this last batch of butterfly goldfish we imported. Short BodyTelescope Eye Butterfly Tail Goldfish ![]()
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