Woo hoo! Divine beauties!

[Lupin]

http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/pages/item.php?news=2248

Have a gander at the lovely wobbly critters!:dance: Did you see those orandas?:hearts:

 

[tonergirl]

Some of the most unusual and STUNNING fish I've ever laid eyes on!! :clap:
Nice find!

 

[toddnbecka]

What's the deal with the one that looks like it has wings on its back?

 

[geekboy]

What's the deal with the one that looks like it has wings on its back?

I looked over them a few times, and I not sure what you're seeing. Possibly the elongated dorsal fin? Or the fan tail?

I'm a bit torn when I see fish like this, and I can see in the comments on that page that I'm not the only one. They are beautifully bred for the features aquarists are clamoring for. Goldfish are a result of this in the first place, and fancy breeds more so. Is there something unethical about pushing the physical characteristics to the point of near immobility? I suppose as long as they are pretty to look at, there will be somebody who answers that question by opening their wallet.

 

[LiL GinGeR]

i think toddnbecka is on about the first photo. i does look like it has wings lol!

 

[kyryah]

OMG, those ranchu....

Kristina

 

[Reefscape]

They are some butt ugly fish there....

 

[Flaringshutter]

I'm not really one for the overly round varieties, but those are fine examples of the breed standards.

 

[StarieNite]

My dream is get a panda oranda. They had the sweetest faces.

 

[aquacutlure]

now that is a breeding setup.