Basic Anatomy of Terms, something every fish keeper should know
by Artimis
Basic anatomy of terms tells us what part of a goldfish is what. This way, when we post about an issue, we can explain where the problems is
Wen- A raspberry like growth on top on many goldfish varieties’ heads.
Pectoral Fins- The first set of fins going from front to back
Ventral or Pelvic Fins- The second set of fins going from front to back
Anal Fin(s)- Can be in pairs or singular, right in front of the caudal fin
Caudal Fin- Tail fin. Double in most fancies, single in others.
Dorsal Fin- The fin atop the back.
Basic anatomy of terms
Goldfish terms
Operculi- The covering of the gills, the part that is visible from the outside.
Lateral Line- A line that runs on the back from the
operculi to the tail and helps the fish detect movement in the water. Noticeable in some but not in all fish.
Penducle- The part of a goldfish that connects the tail to the spine
Breeding Terms: basic anatomy of terms
Spawning- The release of eggs and milt in mass
Spawning Season- When spawning starts after the temps rise into the 70’s.
Twit- A spawning female
Milt- What a male releases to fertilize eggs during spawning season.
Fry- Newly hatched young goldfish
Breeding Tubercles- White spots that a male develops on his pectoral fins and operculi during spawning season
All-You-Can-Eat Buffet- What spawning season is to the goldfish themselves
Basic anatomy of terms