Goldfish adorn tide of history

The smaller-sized Pearlscale goldfish have scales that feature lime-like protrusions, resembling pearls embedded in their bodies. The overall round, plump shape of the fish also resembles a large pearl. Redcap Oranda, on the other hand, shares a common macroscopic feature with the traditional auspicious creature, the red-crowned crane. With a prominent fleshy growth on its head and a pristine white body, this variety was particularly favored by scholars and literati.

The exhibition also features a dedicated area to showcase popular goldfish varieties that are currently available in the market, as well as some that are rarely seen.

Like, for example, the Ranchu goldfish, which bears a passing resemblance to a dairy cow, and the Panda Butterfly Tail, which features black-and-white coloring similar to that of the cuddly Chengdu natives.