Wakin

Wakin
Country of originJapan
TypeStreamlined/Intermediate
Classification
BAS[1]

The Wakin (和金 lit. "Japanese Golden") is an intermediate twin tailed goldfish variety that has been originated from Japan. It is believed the wakin gave rise to fancy twin-tailed goldfish, including the ryūkin, ranchū, oranda, fantail pearlscale, and many more twin-tailed goldfish. It is also the second oldest variety, developed from the common goldfish.

In Japan

The wakin has many popular cultures and beliefs in the history of Japanese goldfish.[clarification needed] The wakin goldfish, in Japanese terms, are any 'Huna' bodied goldfish with a single tail (in reference to the popular common goldfish), double tail, or triple tail, while in the US, a wakin is simply a double tail goldfish with a long body. They are also seen in red and white, which are prized for competition. Other colors include chocolate, blue, red, white, orange, and yellow. There is also a calico wakin, but for some reason, in regards to its color process, the calico wakin is not a full-blooded wakin line.[1]

Breeding

Despite the fish's double tail, breeding is easy as long as young fish are cared for properly.

Other types

The watonai goldfish is a cross between the wakin and the ryukin.

Ise Nishiki is a goldfish thought to be cross between the Sakura wakin and the Sakura ryukin.

See also

References

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  1. ^ Brokenshire, Peter. "Wakin Goldfish". Bristol-aquarists.org.uk.
  2. ^ "和金は飼育が簡単で初心者にもオススメ!適切な水槽環境、餌の量、オスとメスの見分け方とは？ - アクアリズム │ アクアリウム、水槽、熱帯魚等の情報サイト". Aqua-rhythm.net. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  3. ^ "Wakin -Japanese Goldfish Catalog-". Samurai-goldfish.net. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  4. ^ "You searched for wakin - Its A Fish Thing". Itsafishthing.com. Retrieved 29 October 2018.