How difficult is it to keep Tokai Nishiki?

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

What is the ideal temperature for Tokai Nishiki?

The ideal temperature for Tokai Nishiki is 15〜28℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Tokai Nishiki?

The average lifespan of Tokai Nishiki is 10-15 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

What should I feed Tokai Nishiki?

Tokai Nishiki feeds on: Prepared foods, frozen bloodworms. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Tokai Nishiki?

The price of Tokai Nishiki varies significantly depending on variety, size, and individual quality. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Tokai Nishiki

Intermediate

Carassius auratus

An Aichi-born variety pairing the jikin body with a fan-like tail borrowed from the butterfly tail. The ideal is the rokurin pattern, red only on the mouth and fins, and a small circle of enthusiasts maintains the line.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

15〜28℃

Lifespan

10-15 years

Diet

Prepared foods, frozen bloodworms

About

Tokai nishiki is an Aichi variety created in 2003 by crossing the panda butterfly tail with the jikin. It keeps the jikin body while the tail opens into a broad fan in the manner of a butterfly tail, and it shows well from above and from the side alike. The ideal is the jikin's rokurin pattern: red at six points only, the mouth and each fin, over a white body. That pattern does not appear on its own but is produced by the same artificial colour work used on the jikin, and fish raised without it usually finish plain red. The variety is not yet strongly fixed, and some fish show the butterfly tail traits heavily. It is hardy and not difficult to keep, but only a handful of enthusiasts maintain the line.

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Lifespan of the Tokai Nishiki

The Tokai Nishiki lives 10-15 years.

Temperature & humidity for the Tokai Nishiki

The ideal temperature for the Tokai Nishiki is 15〜28℃.

Basic Info

Origin

Aichi Prefecture, 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: Hard

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

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.

Jikin body formFan-shaped (butterfly) tailRokurin colour pattern

Sources: Kingyo Hitosuji: Tokai Nishiki

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