Fantail (goldfish) 2385706 222399999 2008-06-29T04:03:05Z Melanochromis 2592313 /* Description */ more appropriate link {| border=1 cellspacing=0 align="right" cellpadding=2 |- align=center bgcolor=pink !Fantail goldfish |- align=left |[[image:FT2.jpg|250px]] |- align=center bgcolor=pink !Country of origin |- align=center |China and Japan (Asia) |- align=center bgcolor=pink !Type |- align=center |Fantailed |- align=center bgcolor=pink !Breed standards |- align=center |[http://www.bristol-aquarists.org.uk/goldfish/fantail/fantail.htm BAS] |- align=center bgcolor=pink |} The '''Fantail''' [[goldfish]] is the western form of the [[Ryukin]] that possesses an egg-shaped body, a high dorsal fin, a long [[quadruple]] caudal fin, and no shoulder hump.<ref name=Johnson>"Fancy Goldfish: A Complete Guide to Care and Collecting" by Dr. Erik L. Johnson, D.V.M. and Richard E. Hess, Weatherhill, Shambala Publications, Inc., 2006. - ISBN 0-8348-0448-4</ref><ref name=Andrews>"An Interpet Guide to Fancy Goldfish" by Dr. Chris Andrews, Interpet Publishing, 2002. - ISBN 1-902389-64-6</ref> ==Description== The Fantail goldfish may have either [[Calico (goldfish)|metallic or nacreous scales]] and normal or [[telescope eye|telescope eyes]]. Its finnage are less well developed than the Ryukin. It supports double anal and tail fins. The anal and caudal fins are well divided into two matching halves. Although generally considered a hardy goldfish, Fantails can be sensitive to prolonged exposure to low water temperatures. Keeping Fantails in an aquarium requires an ideal temperature ranging between 55 to 70°F (13 to 21°C).<ref name=Andrews/> ==Coloration== Fantails with red, [[bronze]] (more commonly known as chocolate), and [[calico]] colors are common. Other less common varieties exist, such as green and white. ==Breeding== Good-quality Fantails are produced by rigorous fry selection.<ref name=Andrews/> ==References== {{reflist}} ==See also== {{main|Goldfish}} {{Goldfish breeds}} {{Cypriniformes-stub}}