Celestial Eye Goldfish
Celestial Eye goldfish are said to have first originated in China or Korea. Even today, the origin of this unique breed of goldfish is still debated amongst different cultures. Celestial Eye goldfish are a fantailed type of goldfish, and first appeared as an image on an ancient Chinese scroll in 1772. Celestial Eye goldfish lack a dorsal fin, which is a unique feature among certain types of goldfish. It is said that Celestial Eye goldfish first arrived in Japan in the year 1903. Thirty fish were transported from China, and Japan quickly took to breeding the Celestial Eye goldfish. Around 1910, Celestial Eye goldfish began to arrive in the United States, and continued to grow in popularity during following years.
The body of the Celestial Eye goldfish is often referred to as being “torpedo shaped”. This unique body shape could be compared to similar goldfish, such as the Bubble Eye goldfish. As far as color, Celestial Eye goldfish tend to come in shades of red, white, orange, or a red and white pattern. The scales of the Celestial Eye goldfish are metallic, with their scales often reflecting light. Celestial Eye goldfish are fairly agile swimmers, even though they have comparatively low-quality eyesight. Since the Celestial Eye goldfish has upwards-facing protruding eyes, they can be easily damaged by decorations or other aggressive fish in the tank. Celestial Eye goldfish are so named because the position of their eyes makes it appear that they are constantly gazing up at the heavens.