| Gold fishes come in many fancy colors. Their appeal | | | | body. The black and yellow pigments are not |
| lies in their body colors that range from different | | | | completely absent and a tiny amount of them may be |
| shades of yellow to black. Of these numerous | | | | present near the base of the fins and the lower parts |
| varieties of freshwater goldfishes the blue goldfish, | | | | of the body of a blue goldfish. |
| also known as Blue Oranda goldfish, is a rare species | | | | Blue goldfishes can be raised in both aquariums and |
| of fish. | | | | outdoor ponds as well. But they are more comfortable |
| It automatically assumes a pivotal position in an | | | | in outdoor ponds. A minimum capacity of 30 gallons of |
| aquarium or goldfish pond for its magnificent blue color. | | | | water for aquariums and a minimum of 180 gallons of |
| It usually has shades of grey on its body. Blue color is | | | | water are essential to keep these gorgeous looking |
| more visible on the fins and the hood on the head. A | | | | fishes. They can be fed a diet of goldfish flakes or live |
| complete blue goldfish is a beauty to behold but hard | | | | foods in small bits. |
| to find. | | | | The protein of composition of their diets should be less |
| Wild green, black, and brown colors of the goldfishes | | | | than 30%. By nature blue goldfishes are hardy and of |
| are caused by black and yellow pigment cells present | | | | a peaceful temperament. They have a playful nature |
| on their bodies. The blue color on the goldfish is due to | | | | and love digging up sand and gravel at the base of the |
| the absence of these yellow and black pigment cells | | | | pond or aquarium. It is better to have hardy cold water |
| or the presence of large amount of guanine on the | | | | plants in the goldfish pond or aquarium. |