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Meteor Goldfish
AdvancedA rare goldfish without tail fins. Round body wobbles uniquely when swimming.
Difficulty
Advanced
Temperature
5〜30℃（適温18〜24℃）
Lifespan
3-7 years
Size
8-15cm
Diet
Artificial feed
About
The Meteor goldfish is an exceptionally rare variety that completely lacks a tail fin—a unique trait that gives it a distinctive, wobbling swimming motion unlike any other goldfish. This characteristic mutation was selectively developed in China and remains extremely uncommon worldwide. The absence of a caudal fin makes directional control difficult, so Meteors swim slowly in a drifting, rocking pattern that hobbyists find uniquely charming. The body is nearly spherical and most individuals lack a dorsal fin as well. Because the fish cannot maintain orientation in current, water flow must be kept at an absolute minimum. Feeding requires extra care—both floating and sinking foods should be offered to ensure the fish can access its meals. The aquarium should be kept simple and obstacle-free. The Meteor is considered an intermediate-to-advanced fish requiring stable water temperatures of 18–24°C.
Basic Info
Origin
China
Lifespan
3-7 years
Size
8-15cm
Temperature
5〜30℃（適温18〜24℃）
Diet
Artificial feed
Care Guide
Housing
Set water flow to minimum
Feeding
Use sinking food as well
Care Specifications
- pH
- 6–8
- Hardness (GH)
- 5–19 dGH
- Water Temp.
- 18–23℃
PeacefulGroupBreeding: Moderate
Sources: FishBase / Aqueon Goldfish Care Guide
Morphs (Varieties)
金魚品種は体型・尾型・鱗・色の選抜固定(line-bred)。出目・透明鱗(キャリコ)・白子等は単一座。
Line-bredEstablished by selective line breeding.
Tailless (caudal fin absent)
Sources: Wikipedia - Goldfish (Varieties) / 金魚 - Wikipedia (日本語版・品種)
A curated selection of notable morphs. Inheritance modes are a breeding-planning guide; actual appearance varies with combos.
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: br-choku editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: (Linnaeus, 1758)
Synonyms: Cyprinus auratus Linnaeus, 1758, Carassius auratus auratus (Linnaeus, 1758), Cyprinus thoracatus Valenciennes, 1842, Carassius burgeri Temminck & Schlegel, 1846, Cyprinus chinensis Gronow, 1854
Authority databases: FishBase · GBIF · FishBase: Carassius auratus · GBIF: Carassius auratus
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
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