Founded in 2016, we are an international community of goldfish fanciers who endlessly delight in the beauty and amusing antics of our favorite freshwater friends. We are supporters of research into goldfish health and genetics, and generously share decades of learning as goldfish practitioners. As some of the world’s foremost breeders and exhibitors of fancy and pond goldfish, we are here to inspire and support each other.
The Goldfish Council (TGC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the education and research of goldfish. Our goal is to educate the Goldfish Community on care, breeding, collection, improvement, health, environmental management, and the history of the domestic goldfish (Carassius auratus) as well as to conduct scientific research related to the health, husbandry, and genetics. We do so by organizing educational events and studies internationally. These events include; lectures, blogs, seminars, research roundtables, web based research, exhibitions, and judging shows.
Please join us by registering for a Goldfish Council Membership. Our Board of Directors are all volunteers and your membership dues go directly to fund organize educational events and shows.
By becoming a member of The Goldfish Council you will receive:
- Full access to the website complete with articles, blogs, podcasts, and Breed Standards
- A TGC Goldfish Pin
- Contact information about breeders around the country
- Exclusive access to purchase fish in the TGC Breeder’s Auction
- Up-to-date information on “all things goldfish”
News
Merry Christmas! ( just practicing) Below is a pair of Lavendar Ranchu We are …
Merry Christmas! ( just practicing) Below is a pair of Lavendar Ranchu We are working on spawning. We have had these for about 14 months and while they are nudging and dancing no eggs recently. Seems they are waiting for Christmas. Talking about breeding, over the last several months several people asked where do you… Continue Reading →
Merry Christmas! ( just practicing) Below is a pair of Lavendar Ranchu We are …
Merry Christmas! ( just practicing) Below is a pair of Lavendar Ranchu We are working on spawning. We have had these for about 14 months and while they are nudging and dancing no eggs recently. Seems they are waiting for Christmas. Talking about breeding, over the last several months several people asked where do you… Continue Reading →
Lots’ of stuff going on! The Goldfish Council – Chat on Face Book continues to …
Lots’ of stuff going on! The Goldfish Council – Chat on Face Book continues to grow at a rate of 3 to 8 people a day. It is a chat and discussion wall and the contributors are into subjects that often produce a long thread. I encourage you all to go and participate or lurk.… Continue Reading →
Vietnamese Telescope Goldfish fry. Some “shiny calicos” developing
Vietnamese Telescope Goldfish fry. Some “shiny calicos” developing Source Continue Reading →
Happy Friday and early winter! Lots of folks bringing in fish this week form th…
Happy Friday and early winter! Lots of folks bringing in fish this week form the frigid outside. Mine were between 35F and 40F when I brought them in over the last few days. Seems their is confusion and worry about how to do this. Over the decades I have developed two simple methods that fit… Continue Reading →
The Goldfish Council updated their cover photo.
The Goldfish Council updated their cover photo. Source Continue Reading →
Was at Jones Fish Hatchery ( jonesfish.com) today, looking at the game fish and …
Was at Jones Fish Hatchery ( jonesfish.com) today, looking at the game fish and picking up some supplies. I was talking to the Operations VP, Adam a few weeks ago about protozoans and looking at all the raceways and vats of gamefish, koi and goldfish. We discussed new regulations in the US regarding antibiotics needing… Continue Reading →
…and these, also tosai ranchu
…and these, also tosai ranchu Source Continue Reading →
Here are some of this year’s tosai Ranchu
Here are some of this year’s tosai Ranchu Source Continue Reading →