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Pearlscale goldfish, Carassius auratus auratus

Matt Clarke looks at the Pearlscale goldfish or Chinshurin, a variety that looks a bit like a golfball with fins...
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Pearlscale goldfish, Carassius auratus auratus

Ranchu, Carassius auratus auratus

Matt Clarke looks at the Ranchu, one of the most popular varieties of fancy goldfish.
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Ranchu, Carassius auratus auratus

Bubble-eye goldfish, Carassius auratus auratus

Matt Clarke looks at the controversial bubble-eye goldfish.
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Bubble-eye goldfish, Carassius auratus auratus

Oranda goldfish, Carassius auratus auratus

Matt Clarke looks at the popular Oranda goldfish, which is one of the largest of the fancies sold in the shops.
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Oranda goldfish, Carassius auratus auratus

Ryukin goldfish, Carassius auratus auratus

Matt Clarke looks at the popular Ryukin fancy goldfish.
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Ryukin goldfish, Carassius auratus auratus

Focus on fancy goldfish

Love 'em or hate 'em, fancy goldfish are hugely popular. Jeremy Gay looks at what’s available - and explains how to care for them an...
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Focus on fancy goldfish

When one pond isn't enough

Karen Youngs visits a Cambridgeshire couple who love water in their garden so much that they just keep digging more ponds!
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When one pond isn't enough

How to breed White Clouds

John Rundle explains how to keep and breed the White Cloud Mountain minnow, Tanichthys albonubes.
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How to breed White Clouds

Head growths on fancy goldfish

Dr Joe Smartt explains how the growths on fancy goldfish develop and how they differ among the various goldfish strains.
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Head growths on fancy goldfish

Choosing pond equipment

Pond equipment has never been better, so looking after a pond now is very straightforward. But what gear should you invest in?
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Choosing pond equipment


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