How difficult is it to keep Gingyo (Silver Goldfish)?

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

What is the ideal temperature for Gingyo (Silver Goldfish)?

The ideal temperature for Gingyo (Silver Goldfish) is 15〜28℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Gingyo (Silver Goldfish)?

The average lifespan of Gingyo (Silver Goldfish) is 10-15 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

What should I feed Gingyo (Silver Goldfish)?

Gingyo (Silver Goldfish) feeds on: Prepared foods, frozen bloodworms. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Gingyo (Silver Goldfish)?

The price of Gingyo (Silver Goldfish) varies significantly depending on variety, size, and individual quality. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Gingyo (Silver Goldfish)

Intermediate

Carassius auratus

A ranchu-type goldfish with the blue-grey cast of the seibungyo. Head growth barely develops, the tail is three- or four-lobed, and fish that fade to white are called shirogingyo.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

15〜28℃

Lifespan

10-15 years

Diet

Prepared foods, frozen bloodworms

About

The gingyo is a ranchu-type goldfish carrying the blue-grey cast of the seibungyo. That colour, an unsaturated bluish grey, was absent from Japan's older varieties and traces to the lines brought from China in 1958 together with the tancho, the brown oranda, the bubble eye and the celestial eye. Although the gingyo has the dorsal-less ranchu build, its head growth scarcely develops, and the tail is standardly three- or four-lobed. Many fish fade as they grow, and one that pales to white throughout is distinguished as the shirogingyo. The colour is restrained rather than showy, so circulation is limited, but the fish has a following among keepers who enjoy watching its form and the drift of its colour from above.

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Lifespan of the Gingyo (Silver Goldfish)

The Gingyo (Silver Goldfish) lives 10-15 years.

Temperature & humidity for the Gingyo (Silver Goldfish)

The ideal temperature for the Gingyo (Silver Goldfish) is 15〜28℃.

Basic Info

Origin

China and Japan

Lifespan

10-15 years

Temperature

15〜28℃

Diet

Prepared foods, frozen bloodworms

Care Specifications

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

PeacefulGroupBreeding: Moderate

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

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.

Ranchu body form (dorsal-less)Blue (seibun) body colourThree- or four-lobed tail

Sources: Kingyo Hitosuji: Ranchu

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