Nymph (goldfish)

Physical description
The color of the relatively deep-bodied Nymph varies according to scale formation - a blank strain is shown here. Unlike its close cousins, the Fantail and Veiltail, this fish has single anal and caudal fins. The dorsal fin is held high. Pectoral and pelvic fins are usually well produced and add to the gracefulness of the fish. The eyes can be normal or protuberant ("telescopic)".

History
Traditionally the Nymph is regarded as a recessive, or anomaly, due to it usually being found among the offspring of a Fantail or a Veiltail. However, this fish should be treated as a seperate breed due to the clear differences in ability of the fish to swim. While Fantails and Veiltails are usually slower moving and have difficulty manouevering, the Nymph has no such problems, and is in fact one of the faster and more versatile strains of goldfish (second only to the Comet and Common Goldfish).

Not much is known about the origins of the species as far as first sightings, etc., but it is generally accepted that the fish is of western descent, most likely from the USA.

In the aquarium
The Nymph behaves much like any other goldfish, in that it is a peaceful, schooling fish, and will accept all the normal foods. It inhabits all levels of the tank, and is an established swimmer. Nymphs are hardy species, and as such, will not be harmed by "overwintering" in outdoor ponds.

Gallery
 Image:NymphGoldfishdiagram.png|A diagram of a Nymph Goldfish Image:JuvenileNymph.png|A juvenile Nymph Goldfish Image:NymphGoldfish.png|A Nymph Goldfish, showing the blank color morph Image:NymphGoldfish2.png|A Nymph Goldfish, showing the blank color morph 