Other Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin, Phoenix

Other Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin, Phoenix
Other Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin, Other
Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin,
Phoenix
• New standard developed in 2009 to recognize these varieties of goldfish
• Why not developed earlier?
Why not developed earlier?
• Demand for these types of fish in U.S. not present
• New hobbyists have imported/bred these fish, leading to increased N h bb i t h
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• Becoming more common at fish shows –
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• Still “relatively” uncommon but following is developing
Other Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin, Other
Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin,
Phoenix
Jikin
• Jikin originally defined as having similar body shape to the Wakin
Jikin originally defined as having similar body shape to the Wakin
 Jikin body shape more compact than that of Wakin
 Jikin head “upturned” – unique to this fish
 Tail structure different; tail must form an “X” and be perpendicular to the body
• Coloration important to fish – best specimens have pure white (silver) body with twelve red markings
with twelve red markings
• Jikin should be observed from side and top; swimming motion important and Jikin that have clumsy swimming motion are considered inferior
Other Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin, Other
Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin,
Phoenix
Jikin
Notice compact body shape; “X”
X shape of tail; head shape of tail; head
should be upturned (not shown on line drawing); thick caudal peduncle
Other Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin, Other
Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin,
Phoenix
Jikin
Excellent side view of Jikin, showing upturned head, proper coloring, and spread of tail.
Other Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin, Other
Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin,
Phoenix
Jikin
Very good side view of Jikin, upturned head not yet developed; coloring good (if somewhat heavy), good tail spread.
Other Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin, Other
Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin,
Phoenix
Jikin
Top down view of Jikin showing Top
down view of Jikin showing
tail spread; note that colors are not “perfect.”
Other Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin, Other
Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin,
Phoenix
Jikin
Another top down view of Jiki lth
Jikin, although tail spread not h t il
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as good on previous picture, and coloring not as good as “Ideal” 12 color red.
Other Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin, Other
Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin,
Phoenix
Jikin
Top down view of immature Jiki h i b tt t il
Jikin, showing better tail spread d
and development of red color in proper 12 spot configuration.
Other Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin, Other
Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin,
Phoenix
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Wakin
• Of the “exotic” varieties, most common in the U.S.
• “Probably”
Probably the basis for developing the Jikin
the basis for developing the Jikin
• Longer body shape than Jikin
• Tail does not have “X” shape of Jikin, does not attach perpendicularly to body
• Tail more like that of a fantail goldfish
• Body shape more similar to a Shubunkin or Common goldfish than traditional double tail fish
• Colors should be vibrant on Wakin
• Wakin should be judged from side and top
Other Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin, Other
Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin,
Phoenix
Wakin
Traditional drawing of Wakin from Goldfish Breeding and Genetics, Traditional
drawing of Wakin from Goldfish Breeding and Genetics
by Dr. Joe Smartt
Notice long body shape and presence of double tail
Other Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin, Other
Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin,
Phoenix
Wakin
Nice picture of Wakin –
notice long body and ti l
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vibrant color.
Other Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin, Other
Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin,
Phoenix
Wakin
Top view picture of W ki
Wakin, emphasizing tail h i i t il
spread and vibrant colors.
Other Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin, Other
Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin,
Phoenix
Wakin
Side view picture of Wakin, which demonstrates a body
demonstrates a body shape which is different than that of a Jikin.
Other Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin, Other
Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin,
Phoenix
Tosakin
• Relatively rare in U.S., although good specimens becoming more readily available
• Distinguishing characteristic is unique curly‐queue tail, which, in mature specimens, points forward at the tips; Head should be somewhat pointed, but less so than on Ryukin
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• Tosakin frequently have difficulty in swimming, due to shape of tail
• When viewed from the side, the Tosakin tail appears very shallow
• Body shape is deeper than that of fantail, though not as deep as a Ryukin
• Tosakin should be viewed from the top (check from side to see if fins are all present)
Other Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin, Other
Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin,
Phoenix
Tosakin
Top view of young “Jikin” colored Tosakin. You can just see the tips of the tail beginning to curl inward This is an
to curl inward. This is an excellent “future” fish – when red brightens, this fish will be spectacular.
Other Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin, Other
Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin,
Phoenix
Tosakin
Top view of Tosakin showing full tail spread
Other Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin, Other
Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin,
Phoenix
Tosakin
Top view of Tosakin Top
view of Tosakin
showing tail spread
Other Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin, Other
Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin,
Phoenix
Phoenix
• Becoming increasingly common in U.S.
• One of the easier “exotics” to breed
• One of the oldest goldfish varieties; used to develop all other dorsal‐less b d
breeds
• Phoenix should have long, flowing fins, no “indented” back, no head growth or “hump” growth after head
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• Metallic blue and red colors most frequently seen; calico known, but rare
Other Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin, Other
Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin,
Phoenix
Phoenix
Orange and white Phoenix with narial bouquet.
Other Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin, Other
Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin,
Phoenix
Phoenix
Blue Phoenix with slightly indented back.
Other Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin, Other
Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin,
Phoenix
Phoenix
Rare calico Phoenix with slightly flat back. Due to the rarity of this
Due to the rarity of this fish, the flat back would be overlooked when judging.
Other Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin, Other
Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin,
Phoenix
Phoenix
Blue Metallic Phoenix with good back and excellent finnage. This fish also exhibits “o tt rned” gill
“outturned” gill opercula, which is prized in China, but is viewed as grotesque in the U.S.
Other Varieties: Jikin, Wakin, Tosakin, Phoenix
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