Calico (fish)

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Calico is a type of domesticated goldfish (Carassius auratus auratus). Calico goldfish are usually the following color combinations: red, orange, black, and/or white. This coloration can cover the scales and fins of a goldfish partially or entirely. The color black usually occur in splotches on calico goldfish.

Calico is the most common name for this type of pet fish. Others include Shubunkin Goldfish, Speckled goldfish, Coronation Goldfish and Harlequin Goldfish. Blue coloring raises the value of these fish, as it is very rare.

There are two types of Calico Goldfish: London and Bristol.

London types look similar to the common goldfish, though this type has much different coloring. Their availibilty in pet stores in greater than the Bristol type. This is considered a great choice for a "beginner fish."

Bristol types are known for their large and attractive fin tails. It is also considered a good beginner fish, but not to the extent of the London type.

This information has been posted thanks to Animal World.com.

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Breeds of goldfish
Black moor • Bubble eye • Butterfly tail • Calico • Calico fantail • Celestial eye • Comet • Common • Crown pearlscale • Fantail • Lionchu • Lionhead • Oranda • Panda moor • Pearlscale • Pompom • Ranchu • Ryukin • Shubunkin • Telescope eye • Veiltail