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Tama Nishiki
IntermediateCarassius auratus var.
A goldfish with a rounded body and beautiful brocade-like coloration. Independently developed in Japan, featuring a combination of rounded body and gorgeous coloration. An elegant breed also appreciated in shows.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
15〜28℃
Lifespan
8-12 years
Size
10-18cm
Diet
Omnivore (pellets, bloodworms, daphnia)
About
The Tama Nishiki is a goldfish pairing a rounded body with brocade-like, gorgeous coloration, regarded as a Japanese-developed variety. As its name suggests—"tama" (ball) and "nishiki" (brocade)—it combines a plump, round body with luxurious coloring and pattern, uniting the charm of a round-bodied fish with showy color. Its rounded shape makes it a somewhat slow swimmer, and the roundness of the body and the beauty of its coloration seen from the side are the focus of appreciation; it is valued at shows as a refined variety. House it in a tank of 60 liters or more with clean water; being omnivorous, feed mainly prepared foods supplemented with bloodworms or daphnia. Keeping the round body beautiful requires appropriate feeding amounts and temperature control. Swimming gently, it pairs best with other round-bodied varieties and should not be kept with active fish.
Lifespan of the Tama Nishiki
The Tama Nishiki lives 8-12 years.
Size of the Tama Nishiki
The Tama Nishiki grows to 10-18cm.
Temperature & humidity for the Tama Nishiki
The ideal temperature for the Tama Nishiki is 18〜23℃.
Basic Info
Origin
Japan
Lifespan
8-12 years
Size
10-18cm
Temperature
Care Specifications
- pH
- 6–8
- Hardness (GH)
- 5–19 dGH
- Water Temp.
- 18–23℃
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: Carassius auratus var. (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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