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Veiltail Goldfish
IntermediateA beautiful goldfish with thin, long veil-like tail fins swaying elegantly. Show judging emphasizes tail length and form.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
5〜30℃（適温18〜24℃）
Lifespan
5-10 years
Size
12-20cm
Diet
Artificial feed, Bloodworms
About
The Veiltail is a fancy goldfish celebrated for its extraordinarily long, thin tail fins that trail behind the fish like a delicate veil or flowing fabric. The tail can reach 1.5 to 2 times the body length, and its graceful, billowing movement in water gives the Veiltail an unmatched elegance among goldfish varieties. In competitive shows, tail length, thinness, symmetry, and the quality of its flow are paramount judging criteria. The fins are highly sensitive to water current and can tear or deform if exposed to strong flow, so minimal-current filtration is essential. Poor water quality leads to fin rot, making frequent water changes critical to maintaining fin health. Veiltails are slow, docile swimmers that should only be kept with similarly unhurried varieties. Tank size of 45 liters or more, stable temperature of 18–25°C, and neutral pH are recommended.
Basic Info
Origin
United States
Lifespan
5-10 years
Size
12-20cm
Temperature
5〜30℃（適温18〜24℃）
Diet
Artificial feed, Bloodworms
Care Guide
Housing
Reduce flow to prevent fin damage
Water Quality
Maintain clean water to prevent fin rot
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.
Deep body / dorsal humpVeiltail (long squared tail)
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
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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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