I really enjoy the pattern some #whiteclouds develop after a short time outside. I think in terms of doing the #minipond hobby, this species has much greater potential than #medaka.

Many of the traits you see in medaka comes from 300 years worth of development while #wcmm have only been explored as a #pondfish for maybe 10-15 years. But in terms of desired qualities, #tanichthys hits pretty much every single note unlike the many drawbacks of medaka.

Anyone doing miniponds should try them!

fuck yes! been so worried because the lone female that arrived (with 5 males) has been perpetually pregnant for months yet no fry. none. zilch. should be noted her bag had leaked and had no water when they arrived in the mail, but was somehow alive!

been a bit lonely with no ponds this year but now it looks like #pondseason2025 is back on the schedule!!!! so excited 😁😁😁😁

#livebearer #coldwaterfish #pondlife #pondfish #aquarium #summertubbing

A two year long search and pure high octane luck of epic proportions and I finally found some!

++++ SUPER EXCITED ++++

No! It's not a medaka! 😁

#aquarium #pondkeeping #pondlife #pondfish

kiiitaaaa!!! it finally arrived!!!! big happiness in small wrapping ;)

#medaka #メダカ #pondlife #pondkeeping #pondfish #aquarium #minipond

The flowing shapes these Goldfish make in our pond as they swim, give a feeling of peace and harmony as you watch them. Vibrant orange fish swarm together in a dark water environment, creating a lively aquatic scene.
See it here
https://debbie-oppermann.pixels.com/featured/goldfish-debbie-oppermann.html

#goldfish #fish #nature #BuyIntoArt #artforsale #photography #pondfish #aquatic

Just took some new shots of this years breeders (I know I quit, but like with all addictions, it's recommended not to go full cold turkey, right?). Hopefully they'll be a good foundation for the new group in autumn :)

#youkou #妖光 #ようこう
#japanblue #ジャパンブルー
#kikuginkougyoku #菊銀紅玉
#medaka #メダカ
#pond #pondfish #pondseason

Another set of close-ups!

Japan Blue, Hyakushiki, and Champagne Gold Lame (hikari).

#medaka
#aquarium
#fishbreeding
#coldwaterfish
#pondfish
#pond
#macrophotography
#百式
#シャンパンゴールド
#ラメメダカ
#ジャパンブルー
#メダカ

New closeups of Youkou 妖光（ようこう) 😁

#medaka
#aquarium
#fishbreeding
#coldwaterfish
#pondfish
#pond
#macrophotography
#妖光
#メダカ