GoldfishLover! 4 Posted August 20, 2012 (edited) After being completely confused by the information about Lionhead and Ranchu, I had to do my own digging (see the first diagram below [1][2][3][4]). Though the fish on the diagram photo should all be considered as variants of the Lionhead, the traditional Lionhead is obviously fading away from the markets and the history. But I managed to find one local breeder who imported their Lionhead from Singapore in the 1980s just before the ban on goldfish imports in New Zealand [4]. Their Lionhead's features are have slightly curved back and large tails [2]. I like them and have bought some The first photo below is how I think the Lionhead family was then and is now. The other photos are my new favorite baby Lionhead. Reference: [1] http://www.exoticgol...s-lionhead.html [2] http://www.lanshou.n...id=72112&page=1 [3] http://oozekiranchuc...S-12/nisai.html [4] http://www.trademe.c...px?id=499200499 Here is the whole herd: Here is them hiding under the oxygen weed Edited August 20, 2012 by GoldfishLover! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnalex 13,633 Posted August 20, 2012 Ooh! Very nice! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yafashelli 9,540 Posted August 20, 2012 They're cute little guys 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldfishLover! 4 Posted August 20, 2012 Ooh! Very nice! Thanks, I'm totally in love with these little guys They're cute little guys Thanks, they are the cutest goldies I've ever had so far. Totally in love with them 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jessie Posted August 20, 2012 So cute! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shukura 200 Posted August 20, 2012 I've given up trying to work out the difference between lionheads and ranchu. Everyone seems to have different ideas. Your lionheads are very nice instead!! I rather like the orange one! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldfishLover! 4 Posted August 20, 2012 (edited) I've given up trying to work out the difference between lionheads and ranchu. Everyone seems to have different ideas. Your lionheads are very nice instead!! I rather like the orange one! Ha ha, I'm with you. It doesn't really matter as long as we like them. I am totally in love with these little water elves. Will give them the best care, and keep their babies if they spawn, and you may pick any that catch your eyes Edited August 20, 2012 by GoldfishLover! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shukura 200 Posted August 20, 2012 I'll do you a swap, calico ranchu babies for calico lionheads ;D 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldfishLover! 4 Posted August 20, 2012 I'll do you a swap, calico ranchu babies for calico lionheads ;D Not a problem, it is a deal then. Let me find a stone and a chisel 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenzy 67 Posted August 20, 2012 Love them. Calico fish are wonderful! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shellbell4ever 1,381 Posted August 20, 2012 very nice 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haley_tichonuk22 1,157 Posted August 20, 2012 Very cute little guys!!!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.B 2,535 Posted August 20, 2012 Guard your fish well, sir. There are people on this forum who possess little to no moral values and would steal your little friends.* Note to self, acquire passport and steal fish form Goldfishlover!* 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shukura 200 Posted August 20, 2012 Guard your fish well, sir. There are people on this forum who possess little to no moral values and would steal your little friends.* Note to self, acquire passport and steal fish form Goldfishlover!* You'd have to smuggle the fishies through customs too ;D I wish you luck with that. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yafashelli 9,540 Posted August 22, 2012 What is the plant floating in the last photo? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldfishLover! 4 Posted August 23, 2012 What is the plant floating in the last photo? oxygenation weed. Can be found at any goldfish stores. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldfishLover! 4 Posted August 23, 2012 Love them. Calico fish are wonderful! Thanks. very nice Thanks Very cute little guys!!!! Thanks. Guard your fish well, sir. There are people on this forum who possess little to no moral values and would steal your little friends.* Note to self, acquire passport and steal fish form Goldfishlover!* Thanks for the heads up ;D 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenTea 741 Posted August 31, 2012 These little guys are so cute. Interesting graph too, thanks for sharing. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinaasappel 2 Posted August 31, 2012 They're so adorable! I love how they form a little herd. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGH 0 Posted September 10, 2012 I think im going to have to get my self a few of these off trademe once i sell a few of my unwanted fish i have at the moment.Its Also very rare to find such good Lionheads in New Zealand 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGH 0 Posted October 15, 2012 I brought some of these from the same breeder today.Cant wait for them to arrive.You should post some update photos of these guys 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spyromon 5 Posted October 24, 2012 I like your Lionheads a lot. Have in mind they seem to be babies and their colours haven't developed yet. Expect a sudden change of colours. They usually will show their actual colour at the age of 6 months (or earlier) and will keep that colour for some time and even have colour changes way later on. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
