Tiger Watonai Goldfish – 3 – 4 ” (8-10 cm)

 Tiger Watonai Goldfish

Description: Watonai goldfish are a variety of goldfish that displays the twin tail. These are the ‘Tiger’ variety which is essentially a very heavy red and black calico variant, such named as they have a tiger pattern. They are very prevalent in Asia where the Wakin and Watonai Goldfish is more common than our own single tail varieties. They are usually available in Red, red and white and sometimes calico. The are suitable for aquariums and ponds. These are imported tiger fish that are extremely rare. We have a small number of these and when they are gone, they are gone! They good examples of the fish and make a pretty addition to a pond. Due to the low price point on these fish, we cannot select individual types or supply any additional pictures. Please do not ask us to do so as they are not show quality fish. Just young, healthy pond fish.

Maximum Size: Upto 10″ but on average 6-8″ when mature.

Environment: They are very hardy and suitable for ponds year round. They prefer a filtered pond. They will happily co exist in Koi ponds or smaller more natural ponds alike. They can be kept in very large aquariums that would be suitable for common goldfish. They will however, out compete slower goldfish varieties such as Oranda and Ranchu in a tank.

Water Conditions: Wakin require a pH range of 7-8.5, Ammonia and Nitrite to be virtually 0ppm and dissolved oxygen saturation to remain above 4ppm.

As with any pet, please fully research for yourself to ensure that you can accommodate a fish of this type in your home.