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Sakura Nishiki
IntermediateRelatively new variety with ranchu body and calico pattern. Named for its cherry blossom-like soft coloring.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
15〜25℃
Lifespan
10-15 years
Size
10-18cm
Diet
Goldfish pellets
About
The Sakura Nishiki is a relatively modern Japanese goldfish variety combining the dorsal-finless body of the Ranchu with a soft calico (nacreous tricolor) pattern reminiscent of cherry blossoms in bloom, which inspired its name. Like the Ranchu, it has a compact, egg-shaped body and short fins, and is traditionally appreciated from above, where its balanced silhouette and delicate coloration are most striking. The translucent nacreous scales give the Sakura Nishiki a depth of color that shifts subtly with the angle of light. It shares the Ranchu's gentle temperament and is best kept in low-flow environments in tanks of 60 liters or more. As with other round-bodied varieties, swim bladder issues (including swim bladder disorder) are a concern, so feeding should be moderate and easily digestible food preferred.
Lifespan of the Sakura Nishiki
The Sakura Nishiki lives 10-15 years.
Size of the Sakura Nishiki
The Sakura Nishiki grows to 10-18cm.
Temperature & humidity for the Sakura Nishiki
The ideal temperature for the Sakura Nishiki is 15〜25℃.
Basic Info
Origin
Japan
Lifespan
10-15 years
Size
10-18cm
Temperature
Care Specifications
- pH
- 6–8
- Hardness (GH)
- 5–19 dGH
- Water Temp.
- 15–25℃
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.
PolygenicContinuous trait from multiple genes; intensified by selective breeding.
Head growth (wen)
Line-bredEstablished by selective line breeding.
Dorsal-lessEgg-shaped bodySakura (pink mosaic-scale) coloration
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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