[header] How to identify and care for lionhead goldfish [title] Check the fish you are preparing to buy, or if it is already in your tank, observe it. [step] Lionhead goldfish have the following as physical traits : [substeps] Lionhead goldfish completely lack a stabilizing dorsal fin. If your fish has a dorsal fin, it is most certainly not a lionhead.
[header] How to identify and care for lionhead goldfish [title] Check the fish you are preparing to buy, or if it is already in your tank, observe it. [step] Lionhead goldfish have the following as physical traits : [substeps] Lionhead goldfish completely lack a stabilizing dorsal fin. If your fish has a dorsal fin, it is most certainly not a lionhead.
Lionheads have an opaque band of skin on their dorsal fin. Lionheads never have fins, but they do have a thick, opaque layer of skin on their fins. Lionhead goldfish are round and " fat " relative to other goldfish. Lionhead goldfish grow a fleshy " growth " on the top of their head. Lionheads also often have red drawn gills and fins. Lionheads also have a long tail, and tend to walk slowly. Lionheads come in many different colors and sizes. Lionheads usually have approximately 20 to 32 distinct stripes, so look for lionheads of varying sizes.