Regular Member Captain Findus Goldfish Posted November 10, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 10, 2010 So there goes my plan of calling this darling Audrey Hepburn! He is a manly man! So with the boyfriend we decided to call him Steve McQueen (bf loves him). So here he is! My first short tailed Ryukin. I observed him a lot at the store to make sure he could swim well and didn't float or bottom sit. He is indeed a FAST swimmer He is slightly smaller than the others - only about 18cm (the others are 20+) I ADORE his coloring, the higher part of the back even has a blue tint to it. And he has the cutest face ever - first fish I have with fluffy nostrils. :heart 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Quasi Posted November 10, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 10, 2010 (edited) He is gorgeous Edited November 10, 2010 by Quasi 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Sakura Posted November 10, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 10, 2010 Wow, he's pretty! I'm not really a fan of short-tail ryukins, but his coloring is so nice I think I can overlook that in his case! The nostril tufts are so cute 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member flutterbudget Posted November 10, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 10, 2010 Oh my gosh, he is wonderful! That is such a neat coloring! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Captain Findus Goldfish Posted November 10, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 10, 2010 thanx Miki! I am like you Sakura! I am much more into the butterfly tailed varieties - the longer and fuller, the better. But he is just so unique in his coloring I had to get him! He is also really sweet - which is a huge plus! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member caitie Posted November 10, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 10, 2010 He is so cute. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kshepherd87 Posted November 10, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 10, 2010 He's stunning The name suits him too! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Julie Posted November 10, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 10, 2010 (edited) What a powerful looking tail! I just love short-tail ryukins! He's beautiful! And massive! ;D Edited November 10, 2010 by Commis 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kukana d Posted November 10, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 10, 2010 Oh Fede,he is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a magnificent color For some reason,Audrey Hepburn would have suited him perfectly,IF he were a fem,but SM is good also CONGRATULATIONS 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dogsbykat Posted November 10, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 10, 2010 Wow, he's gorgeous 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member RanchuDressing Posted November 10, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 10, 2010 I love his coloration -- so unique!!! Congratulations on your ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member johann_pond Posted November 10, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 10, 2010 What a beautiful find! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member molbert73 Posted November 10, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 10, 2010 He is beautiful! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rebecca Hampshire Posted November 10, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 10, 2010 OOoooooooooooooo! Aaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwww! (the noises you make when you watch pretty fireworks!!!) He is a handsome guy ! Please can I request a photo from the side. He looks like he has a perfect shape to him! He looks like he is in a plastic tub for now so I don't mind waiting for the side shot, but don't make me wait too long! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kerstin Posted November 10, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 10, 2010 Wow, he looks amazing! Never seen a goldie with this colouring before. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Captain Findus Goldfish Posted November 10, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 10, 2010 For some reason,Audrey Hepburn would have suited him perfectly,IF he were a fem I know Susan! I had planned it all out! Then when I noticed the breeding stars in the store I was like - WHAT?!?! NOOOOOO!!!! He was supposed to be Clark Gable - but he is quite spunky and energetic (not very classy) - so McQueen I think suits him well. Plus he is EXTRA fast! He is a handsome guy ! Please can I request a photo from the side. He looks like he has a perfect shape to him! He looks like he is in a plastic tub for now so I don't mind waiting for the side shot, but don't make me wait too long! :rofl I made a short video of him. I will post it as soon as it loads. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rebecca Hampshire Posted November 10, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 10, 2010 Yay! Looking forwards to the vid! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Nomi Posted November 10, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 10, 2010 I absolutely ADORE short tailed ryukins (heck, I just like short tails) and I think he is one amazing specimen! I too cannot wait for pics or a vid of him from the side! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member shellbell4ever Posted November 10, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 10, 2010 He is super cute I like the name too Congrats on your new addition 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter amoonklein Posted November 11, 2010 Supporter Share Posted November 11, 2010 Wowzerz! That is one good looking goldie He is soooo handsome. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Migaloo Posted November 11, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 11, 2010 Oh, what a MAGNIFICENT fish! I LOVE his colouring! Haha I love his name ... Steve McQeen! His nikname could be Pongo (like from 101 Dalmations!)LOL Am looking forward to seeing him in action in your vid! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jhortensius Posted November 11, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 11, 2010 He is totally gorgeous!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted November 11, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 11, 2010 Awwww congrats! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Noreun Posted November 11, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 11, 2010 What a beautiful fish! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Locke Posted November 11, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 11, 2010 You always find such amazing fish, Fredrica! Well done! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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