Goldfish History
Goldfish, also known as the Golden Carp are soft-finned species of fresh
water fish. Their development has been documented for over the years
like some other animals. They belong to the family of Cyprinidae and are
relatively small. Their size generally measures around five to six
inches long, but they have the capacity to grow bigger.
Goldfish, like many other animals that lives in the sea have origins
dating back to prehistoric times. Their existence is traced through
natural evidence such as fossils. These evidence has been challenged and
constantly revised. They are originally native to eastern Asia but they
have been successfully bred throughout the world. For centuries,
goldfish has been bred by the Chinese and they pass their breeding
techniques to the Japanese.
Chinese goldfish history is consist of different legendary origins. It
was the Chinese who started keeping goldfish in fish ponds. The Tang
Dynasty is famous for its beautiful fish ponds, and it was in their era
that the golden coloured mutation was discovered. It was in 1502 when
goldfish become popular in Japan. A new bred of goldfish was created and
a new version of goldfish became available in the market. Ryukin and
Tosakin are two examples of Japanese goldfish. The popularity of
goldfish became worldwide. In 1611, goldfish was brought to Portugal, it
was after then when goldfish became popular in Europe.
In the mid-1800's goldfish were introduced in the United States. Through
the advent of selective breeding, a number of goldfish variety increases
every year. Currently, there are over 120 varieties of Goldfish exist.
Goldfish is one of the most popular pond fish, but it has different
varieties that needs a different caring approach. Each goldfish has
their own strength and weaknesses. They are extremely pliable
genetically, which accounts for the wide variations in the shapes of
their bodies, eyes, heads, fins and color. Goldfish are easy to care
for, they can live for as long as 25 years. The oldest known goldfish is
about 40 years old.
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