Tag archives for goldfish

Black Moor

The Black Moor rings in 2019 as January’s Fish of the Month.  Originating in China from the early 1700’s, the Black Moor is a popular variety of Carassius auratus AKA goldfish.  The breed is black with telescoping eyes and a…

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Weather Loach

December’s fish of the month is a temperate species, the weather loach (Misgurnus anquillicaudatus).  These fish are native to Asia but have become established in Europe, Australia, and North America . Also known as dojo loach, you’ll often find both…

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Koi

May’s fish of the month is very appropriately Cyprinus carpio, the majestic Koi. Spring is the perfect time of year to celebrate these colorful carp. The modern Koi originated in Japan in the early 1800’s, with new breeds being developed…

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Fish of the Month!

     The Goldfish (Carassius auratus) is a freshwater species originating in east Asia.  It was one of the first fish in the world to be domesticated by humans some one thousand years ago. The Goldfish comes in many variety’s…

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You Got Some Lucky Fish!

You’re fish are lucky to have you! Why not spoil your herbivores with some great flakes or treat your reef to some tasty frozen food? While march is about all things green, there’s one green thing no one wants to…

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