Albino goldfish [Archive] - Site for Goldfish Keepers

terryl

11-12-2009, 10:52 PM

Is this an albino goldfish?

http://www.goldfishnet.com/ItemDetails.asp?i=4216

Cincy Ranchu

11-13-2009, 01:59 AM

I'd say yes but Dandy Orandas has a bigger variety and a different price structure. Last timne I was there Ken had albino Orandas

terryl

11-13-2009, 02:34 AM

I don't even know they exist. Interesting fish. I hope that I can be closer to Daddy Oranda.

Terry

WakinAZ

11-13-2009, 04:41 AM

Not a true albino with no pigmentation. Technically it is a lutino, since it has some yellowish coloring. There are degrees of albinism.

johnatoranchu

11-13-2009, 11:59 AM

Yes, I agree with Eric, technically it is a lutino or at least that would be the classification if it was a "bird". Albino should be snow white with red eyes but probably little difference genetically speaking.
I like the fish and think that yellow version more attractive than the white. The only "albinos" I have seen in the UK have been Moors and it was so long ago that I cannot remember whether they were white or yellow but I do remember that they were not expensive, just normal pet shop prices. I keep looking and when/if I see them again I have every intention of buying some for experimental work.
John