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Pearlscale
IntermediateDistinctive raised pearl-like scales and ping-pong ball round body. Extremely popular for its cute appearance.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
20〜26℃
Lifespan
5-10 years
Size
8-15cm
Diet
Goldfish pellets (sinking type recommended)
About
The Pearlscale, known in Japan as Chinshurin (珍珠鱗), is a Chinese-developed fancy goldfish immediately recognizable by its raised, dome-shaped scales that gleam like individual pearls arranged across its distinctly round body. The contrast between the spherical body and the lustrous scales creates a uniquely ornate appearance that has made Pearlscales popular worldwide. They have a doubled fantail-type finnage and come in a wide variety of colors. Pearlscales are slow, docile swimmers best kept in spacious, low-flow tanks of at least 40 liters. Their globular body shape makes them highly susceptible to swim bladder disorder (buoyancy issues), so feeding small amounts of easily digestible, sinking food is essential. Damaged scales will not regain their dome shape, so care should be taken to avoid sharp decorations in the tank.
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Lifespan of the Pearlscale
The Pearlscale lives 5-10 years.
Size of the Pearlscale
The Pearlscale grows to 8-15cm.
Temperature & humidity for the Pearlscale
The ideal temperature for the Pearlscale is 20〜26℃.
A slightly warmer temperature range of 20–26°C is recommended.
Basic Info
Origin
China
Lifespan
5-10 years
Care Specifications
- pH
- 6–8
- Hardness (GH)
- 5–19 dGH
- Water Temp.
- 20–26℃
PeacefulGroupBreeding: Moderate
Sources: FishBase / Aqueon Goldfish Care Guide
Morphs (Varieties)
Goldfish varieties are line-bred for body shape, tail type, scale type, and coloration. Traits such as protruding eyes, transparent scales (calico), and albinism are single-locus traits.
Line-bredEstablished by selective line breeding.
Deep body / dorsal humpPearlscale (raised calcified scales)Fantail (paired caudal)
Sources: Wikipedia - Goldfish (Varieties) / Goldfish — Wikipedia (Japanese edition, varieties)
A curated selection of notable morphs. Inheritance modes are a breeding-planning guide; actual appearance varies with combos.
References & Sources
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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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