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Fancy Goldfish The Japanese also caught carp from the wild, and they developed into their own species, known as koi. These are much bigger than goldfish, and come in a dazzling array of colors. Today koi are highly prized all over the world. I n the 14th century, the Japanese turned their fish-breeding skills to goldfish and they developed spectacular new varieties. They kept their fancy goldfish in ponds, which were decorated with plants and sculptures. Wooden bridges and stepping-stone pathways helped give admirers a really good view of the fish.

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Goldfish