Baby Goldfish?

[monikalina]

In late July we filled our pond and added goldfish and mosquito fish. This little guy is clearly not a mosquito fish, so I am assuming he is a goldfish (we have Shubunkin, Sarasa, and comets)? But he is already over an inch long, which seems large for a fish that should only be a few weeks old. Anyone familiar with goldfish fry to estimate age and whether it’s likely (at least partly) Shubunkin?

 

[brokensword]

In late July we filled our pond and added goldfish and mosquito fish. This little guy is clearly not a mosquito fish, so I am assuming he is a goldfish (we have Shubunkin, Sarasa, and comets)? But he is already over an inch long, which seems large for a fish that should only be a few weeks old. Anyone familiar with goldfish fry to estimate age and whether it’s likely (at least partly) Shubunkin?

looks like a shubie to me! Can you say 'shooby dooby do?' Heh, welcome to GPF!

 

[monikalina]

looks like a shubie to me! Can you say 'shooby dooby do?' Heh, welcome to GPF!

Thank you!

 

[Mmathis]

Are you talking about the smaller, clear with dark spots?

 

[monikalina]

Yes

 

[j.w]

@monikalina
Yes I would say it's a Shubbie! It may change it's color and patterns as it grows.

 

[Mmathis]

I’m not sure it isn’t a mosquito fish, but hard to tell from pics. From your vantage point, you can more easily spot differences between fish. Could be a baby Shubunkin, or at least a cross, as all of the fish you have will cross-breed.

 

[HARO]

all of the fish you have will cross-breed.

Sarasa, comets and shubunkins are all goldfish (carassius auratus). That means they do not "cross-breed", but simply reproduce.
John