What Kind of goldfish do you like in your freshwater aquarium?

Discussion in 'Goldfish' started by FeedFish, Mar 21, 2011.

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  1. FeedFish

    FeedFish Plankton

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    There are many different types of goldfish, they come in many sizes, shapes and colors.
    What Kind of goldfish do you like in your freshwater aquarium?
     
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  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    My favourite types
    have always been the multi coloured shubunkin varieties
    I also like Fantail varieties for indoor set ups

    Steve
     
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  3. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    the classic kind, I'm all about function before form. They are the hardiest.

    The fancies are just too different for me.

    The shubukins and comets are very nice fish, but in my experience they go better in ponds then aquariums, because of there long finnage. I think it looks better from above then the side.
     
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  4. ReefPlayground

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    I love the panda moors and ranchus. The bubbles are awesome too. I know, I love the genetically inferior ones ;p
     
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  5. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    common goldfish or comets fancy goldfish are to much for me!
     
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  6. SkyFire

    SkyFire Clown Trigger

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    I like the look of the veiltail goldfish and the fantails, but I personally dislike goldfish for my tanks in general due to them being poo machines :cheesy:
     
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  7. kss2801

    kss2801 Montipora Capricornis

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    I like the calico orandas, calico ryukins and lionheads.
     
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  8. jewels_04

    jewels_04 Astrea Snail

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    right now we have a pearlscale and a calico fantail. And those are my favorites but I like black moors too.
     
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  9. Arosereed

    Arosereed Astrea Snail

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    Black moors are the Eeyores of the tank but so fun to watch!
     
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