Common Goldfish

• Depth of body to be approximately 40% of body length.

• Caudal fin to be single and slightly forked with lobes slightly rounded at the ends. Depth of spread should be equal to depth of body and the leading edge should ideally be 25% of body length.

• Dorsal and anal fins to be single, pectoral and pelvic fins paired and their extremities slightly rounded.

• Minimum body length to be 7.5 cm (3 inches).

The fish should be bright and alert. The body should be strong and sturdy with a smooth outline. The caudal fin should be short and slightly forked.

Colour:

Self-coloured (red, orange, yellow, blue, brown or black) or variegated (any combination of red, orange, yellow, blue, brown, black and white) in a pleasing pattern similar on each side. Quality fish will have high colour intensity and metallic shine extending into the fins.