How difficult is it to keep Chochin Pearl?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the ideal temperature for Chochin Pearl?

The ideal temperature for Chochin Pearl is 15〜28℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Chochin Pearl?

The average lifespan of Chochin Pearl is 5-6 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

What should I feed Chochin Pearl?

Chochin Pearl feeds on: Prepared foods, frozen bloodworms. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Chochin Pearl?

The price of Chochin Pearl varies significantly depending on variety, size, and individual quality. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Chochin Pearl

Intermediate

Carassius auratus

The name for pearlscales that carry a single fan-less wakin-type tail. The deep-bellied, lantern-like body is clad in pearl scales, and the single tail gives steadier swimming than the short-tailed forms.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

15〜28℃

Lifespan

5-6 years

Diet

Prepared foods, frozen bloodworms

About

Chochin pearl is the name given to pearlscales whose tail is of the single wakin type. The pearlscale is a Chinese goldfish with a small head and a short, deep-bellied body that suggests a paper lantern, its scales each raised and white as though set with a half pearl. The name joins that lantern likeness to the single tail. From the same pearlscale stock, fish selected for a short tail and round body are called ping-pong pearls, while those developing head growth are called crown pearls. The single tail is the form most often seen on wakin types and gives steadier swimming than four-lobed or short tails, so this fish is easier to manage than the round short-tailed forms. It is sensitive to cold and needs care through winter.

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Lifespan of the Chochin Pearl

The Chochin Pearl lives 5-6 years.

Temperature & humidity for the Chochin Pearl

The ideal temperature for the Chochin Pearl is 15〜28℃.

Basic Info

Origin

China (the pearlscale reached Japan in the 1950s and 60s)

Lifespan

5-6 years

Temperature

15〜28℃

Diet

Prepared foods, frozen bloodworms

Care Specifications

pH: 6–8
Hardness (GH): 5–19 dGH
Water Temp.: 15–28℃

PeacefulGroupBreeding: Hard

Sources: FishBase (Carassius auratus) / Keihan Nishikigoi Center: goldfish water management / Kingyo Hitosuji: Pearlscale

Morphs (Varieties)

Goldfish varieties arose from fixed mutations and selective breeding, and body form, tail form, scale type, colour and head growth are all carried forward by selection over generations. Inheritance is therefore shown as line-bred throughout rather than split into dominant and recessive.

Line-bredEstablished by selective line breeding.

Pearl scaleSingle (wakin-type) tailShort, deep-bellied body

Sources: Kingyo Hitosuji: Pearlscale

A curated selection of notable morphs. Inheritance modes are a breeding-planning guide; actual appearance varies with combos.