Fishies!

Zohan, my new fishie, is a Japanese Shubunkin.

Shubunkins are very popular fancy goldfishes in Japan, mostly kept in ponds. Seems like Zohan is gonna grow to be bigger than Dagon inshallah =)

Shubunkins are known for being really fast and active swimmers (no wonder Zohan was like that last night xD) They are Calico colored fish, which means they can sport a number of colors in patches (Zohan is white, red, orange, and gold with black spots in his fins and tails). Shubunkins have nacreous scales, a mix of metallic and transparent scales that give it a pearly appearance.

Dagon, as I mentioned before, is a Black Moor, who also originates from Japan. His scales are metallic, a mixture of black, dark bronze and dark gold. Dagon’s gold scales are particulary more abundant around his tummy. It’s Japanese name is kuro demekin, and in China it’s Dragon Eyes (totally suits since they do look like Dragons lol)

Sweepy is a Chinese Algae Eater. They basically keep the tank clean, eating up all the algae that may grow as well as leftover food. Pretty shy fishies, that mostly hide in corners. They do well in a tank community when young, but become territorial as adults and may attack other fish (that does NOT sound good! Oh well, I’ll let future me deal with it =/)

So yeah, my three little fishies ^_^