Goldfish History and Information

By Jamie Boyle

Goldfish are one of the most popular pets in the world as Goldfish tend to be a great first pet for kids when growing up to take care of. Goldfish also referred to as comets are popular mostly due to the bright reddish coloration. With proper goldfish care they are excellent in ponds or aquariums. Goldfish or comets are also very extremely hardy, one of the most hardiness fish out there, they pretty much take care of themselves. Goldfish can survive in some of the most undesirable water conditions and will eat just about anything.

Goldfish were actually one of the first aquatic animals kept to take care of as pets in history. Goldfish originated in China where they are grown everywhere on fish farms. They were very much adored due to their bright colours and due to the fact they were very easily maintained. Goldfish or comets another name for them have been around for centuries. Goldfish have been mentioned in Chinese literature as far back as the 7Th century. In China, goldfish were part of their history and lively hood now as they grow these fish on their farms. History has it that way back then they were kept in small bowls and pools just like today. In today's world things have greatly improved, now you can get goldfish bowls, goldfish aquarium tanks and goldfish ponds. Goldfish live much like in luxury today with the sophisticated technology with pumps, filters, skimmers available in today's market.

Goldfish were actually originated in China from but as you can see today at pets stores all across the world, there are all sorts of goldfish breeds to choose from. Goldfish have actually been put through a selective breeding process in order to see the great types of goldfish breeds today. It was actually several hundred years ago that the Japanese started this breeding process to develop all the excellent color variations that you see in goldfish throughout the world. Through the breeding of goldfish, they were able to develop goldfish with white and red coloration, multi colored, some goldfish have big eyes, some goldfish have small eyes, some have long flowing tails, some goldfish have short. Some goldfish body shapes are quite different as well, some goldfish have no dorsal fin.



I wanted to give you a quick look at where GOLDFISH came from and a quick history on how long goldfish have been around. I will later talk more about goldfish breeding, goldfish bowls, goldfish tanks and ponds for goldfish. Taking care of goldfish is very important and I will discuss all aspects of taking care of goldfish and keeping goldfish healthy. Goldfish are a great beginner pet for kids. It's a great way to teach kids responsibilities as they take care of and tend to their goldfish. The goldfish won't have any complaints when he's fed :) one of the most enjoying parts of the hobby is taking care of goldfish and seeing them grow.