What Breed Is My Fish?!?

BettaAsh · Jul 19, 2013

Does anyone know what breed of fish I have.

I have owned him for a few years now, he was small. I remember he was a strange colour when he was young, but I will admit, I wasn't very observant of my fish then.
His environment is clean, his "housemates" are healthy.

He almost appears to have a smooth white "skin" look over his body, with only a few obvious scales behind his gills on one side.
His eyes are pitch black, but he follows me around the tank.

Any information on what he is or what may have been the cause of this will be appreciated

biggerfish · Jul 19, 2013

wow never seen it before, it almost looks like a blue dolphin or some other blue cichlid mixed with god knows what. will try to get you a clearer answer asp.

ncguppy830 · Jul 19, 2013

looks like a type of carp where did you get him from that would help.
if so than he might need a bigger tank.

Sophie · Jul 19, 2013

My vote is on some sort of Goldfish! A Shubunkin morph? I see the black eyes a lot in the Shubunkins we sell at work.. Bizarre!

biggerfish · Jul 19, 2013

oh lol I was think tropical fish, you most likely its either a goldfish mix or a lake fish. I don't think your going to get an exact breed for that thing.

fluttermoth · Jul 19, 2013

It is a shubunkin; it's unusual to see one with so few scales, but not unheard of. It's not ill or anything to worry about.

Sophie · Jul 19, 2013

fluttermoth said:
It is a shubunkin; it's unusual to see one with so few scales, but not unheard of. It's not ill or anything to worry about.

Yay Sophie wins

ncguppy830 · Jul 19, 2013

what is your tanksize betta ash?

BettaAsh · Jul 25, 2013

biggerfish said:
oh lol I was think tropical fish, you most likely its either a goldfish mix or a lake fish. I don't think your going to get an exact breed for that thing.

His not a thing, you thing! His my pet

And I like his company more then most

ncguppy830 said:
what is your tanksize betta ash?

3 foot tank.
He was brought from a local pet shop
Was in the tank with others just like him, but since he has grown, his changed appearance. Thinking I might go to the pet shop and show them. Just in case there is something wrong.

fluttermoth said:
It is a shubunkin; it's unusual to see one with so few scales, but not unheard of. It's not ill or anything to worry about.

I did think the same, but his not colourful like them... or is a little unfortunate? Hehe
As long as he is ok, I'm happy

Baccus · Jul 25, 2013

My best bet would be a shubunkin x goldfish, judging by the lack of long fins I doubt it has any commet in its heritage, but it is always possible. I often have at least one shubunkin in with my comet and gold fish mix just to add some other colour into the general mix in my pond.
And just incase your curious my best bet is that your lovely white and black mate is a she

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BettaAsh · Jul 25, 2013

oh true?? ohhh lol. I have no idea how to tell. I thought I did... oh dear. Its been years, cant change there names now (I don't think they will mind anyway hehehe)

BettaAsh · Jul 25, 2013

My question has been answered. How do I delete post?

the_lock_man · Jul 25, 2013

You don't. It is here for eternity, for all to see.

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