Calico Fantail Goldfish

he Calico Fantail boasts an exciting palette of red, orange, and black markings against a field of pearl white. This splendid color variation has an artistic, painted quality that makes each Calico Fantail a unique piece of living art. The Calico Fantail Goldfish is distinguished by its forked caudal fin, which forms a symmetrical pair resembling butterfly wings. All fins are well proportioned and slightly rounded.

As a member of the carp family, the Calico Fantail is generally quite hardy. It will do well in 30-gallon aquariums or larger, as well as backyard garden ponds of 180 gallons or more. In addition to a fine gravel bottom or well-rounded river rocks, the Calico Fantail will appreciate hardy, cold water plants. Keep in mind that goldfish are diggers and will scatter the fine sand onto leaves, injuring thin and less hardy plants.

There appears to be a definite courtship ritual when goldfish breed. Breeding often results in up to 1,000 eggs, with fry hatching in five to six days. They should be fed small pieces of live or prepared foods designed for egg-laying fish.

The Calico Fantail is an omnivore and will eat all types of dried and live foods. However, limit protein intake to 30% of the diet. Goldfish flake or pellet food will provide these fish with the proper nutrition.