Something Different – Bubble Eye Goldfish
The bubble eye goldfish is a very unique looking fish. It’s eyes face upward and have massive, fluid filled sacs right under them. The sacs are commonly misconceived for being a disease of some sort and to complement the uniqueness of the bubble eye goldfish: They do not have a dorsal fin. Japanese readers will know them as a Suihogan.
Proper care & Maintenance
The bubble part of their eyes are highly vulnerable to perforations, but can develop back if the unfortunate happens. No matter, you will choose to maintain them in a fish tank that doesn’t have pointed objects that will “pop” their sacs. The bubble eye goldfish feeds the same as other goldfish pets and will require frequent water changes due to the goldfish’s ability to smudge up their water rapidly.
Due to the way their eyes are structured; they do not see really clear at all, so should you wish to feed them something that tends to fall to the bottom: Consider to drop the food directly over the fish, in their line of sight so they can lock on to the food and pursue it wherever it drops to, or train them to grab the food directly from your hand at feeding time.
The bubble eye goldfish is also a sluggish swimmer and don’t particularly prefer a dynamic current in their aquarium. Place sponge pads at the inlet tube of the filter, so they don’t get caught to the hose or puncture their eye.
Breeding
Given that they’re a typically vulnerable, sensitive fish you prefer to make certain they’re bred accordingly and ought to get them from a respected source. The dorsal fin is bred out of them and in case you desire to bring the fish to competition; the breeding requires to be right or your goldfish will be taken out from being a true bubble eye.
Learn more about bubble eye goldfish and read several helpful articles on pet health.
