The pom pom goldfish is a type of fancy goldfish also known as Pompom, Velvet ball Where Houna Foussa. It has clumps of loose, fleshy protrusions between its nostrils on either side of its head.
He is actually correctly named “Pom Pom”, but is much more commonly known as “Pom Pom” due to his appearance.
It was a very popular early fancy goldfish, but is now very rarely seen for sale or on display.
Pompom goldfish is one of the cutest and most unique varieties of fancy goldfish. There is another variant of this species called Hana Fusa or White Pompom Oranda, which is an elegant pom pom with a dorsal fin.
This is a fairly old variety and there are records of this fish as far back as 1898.
These fish were first introduced to the UK in 1936 when the original fish were exported from Shanghai and others were displayed at the Paris Aquarium. Learn more about this variety of goldfish below.
Characteristics of Pompom Goldfish
The Pompom goldfish is similar in appearance and body shape to Oranda and Lionhead goldfish (but instead of supporting head growth, it has nasal growths).
The size of the nasal growths, which is an increase in the nasal septum, varies in these fish. In some fish, the growths hang over the mouth.
And these skin growths around the nostrils of the pom poms are developed by selective dilution.
Pompom goldfish can have pearly or metallic scales and can be found with or without a dorsal fin.
They have a double anal fin and a double caudal fin. They are available in many color options including blue, white, silver, black, yellow, and orange.
The average body length of a mature Pompom goldfish is 4 to 6 inches. Photos and information from Wikipedia.
Diet
Pompom goldfish are omnivorous. They eat almost all kinds of food. You can easily feed them with available goldfish food.
reproduction
Pompom goldfish is considered one of the easiest exotic goldfish to keep. Because they have no characteristics that could complicate breeding.
Females tend to have a slightly slimmer figure than males. And in male fish during the breeding season, white tubercles appear along the edges of the pectoral fins and on the gill plates.
Advantages
The pompom goldfish is an ornamental fish. They are fun and enjoyable to watch. They can also be raised as pets.
Special Notes
Pompom goldfish is one of the slowest varieties of goldfish. They are likely to experience stress if placed with faster sights.
Favorable temperatures for these fish are between 65° and 78° F. They are generally friendly and outgoing.
It is a fairly long fish with an average lifespan of 10 to 15 years. But sometimes they can live longer.
However, check out the full breed profile of the Pompom goldfish in the table below.
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| Last name | Pompom Goldfish |
| Other names | Also known as Pompom, Velvet ball Where Houna Foussa |
| Purpose of the breed | ornament, pet |
| Special Notes | Very beautiful distinctive species, requires moderate care, very social fish and generally thrives in communities, friendly and outgoing, one of the slower swimming varieties of goldfish, can be stressed if living with faster species, life span average life 10 to 15 years, favorable temperature for these fish is 65° to 78° F, bred for ornamental purposes. |
| Cut | about 4-6 inches |
| Breeding method | Artificial |
| climatic tolerance | Virtually all climates |
| skin color | Common colors are blue, white, silver, black, yellow and orange. |
| scarcity | general |
| Availablity | in the world |
