Wakin goldfish

An elongated body with a short divided double tail

Wakin resemble common goldfish in body form but have divided caudal and anal fins. Compared with fantails, they retain a longer body and flatter tail carriage. Metallic red-and-white colour is one appearance, not another species. Photographed individuals exceeding 25 cm have an unspecified measurement basis, so they cannot establish the illustrated fish’s total length.

Adult length

About 10 cm

Lifespan

Up to 30 years

pH

7–8.4

Hardness

5–19 dGH

Natural habitat

Wild habitats include rivers, lakes, ponds and ditches, often in vegetated still or slow water; ornamental goldfish are domesticated forms.

Allow for growth and swimming space. A juvenile’s outline does not define adult housing needs; unverified temperature and lifespan remain unknown. Swimming and feeding ability vary among forms. Provide filtration, oxygenation and maintenance.