Save the Date! We’re excited to announce that the Canadian Goldfish Symposium V event will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM , on-site at The Fish Sempai ! This highly anticipated event is free and open to the public , making it a must-attend for hobbyists, collectors, and anyone passionate about goldfish and koi. Enjoy a full day of learning, networking, and discovery. Refreshments will be available for purchase on-site. We’re proud to welcome board me

We’ve wrapped up the judging for our goldfish photo contest, and we’re excited to share the results! The entries were outstanding across all categories, and the competition was fierce. Thank you to everyone who participated—your love for these beautiful creatures really shines through in each photo. Here are the winners: Category 1: Greater than 3” with Wen This was the toughest category, with the most entries. It’s clear that goldfish enthusiasts love their Orandas, and the

The Goldfish Council is prepping for an awesome event.  This is a fun grow out competition for hobbyist to try their hand at grooming and digital showing. This year our sponsor Ohio Koi is providing players US grown Japanese Tamasabas (F1-Kaneko Line). Todd Elliott has allowed Joshua McWilliams and Gary Hater sort a large group of select Tamasabas for the contest. We thank Todd Elliot for helping us in this critical fund raiser. These are a little bigger than last years, comi

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