From China With Love - An Introduction To Gold Fish
It is believed that gold fish originated in China during the 12th century. A member of the same species as carp, goldfish were originally found in the wild. After centuries of breeding, more than 125 varieties now exist.
During the Song Dynasty in 1162, the empress ordered that a pond be built specifically for the red and gold variety of these fish to live. During this time, only members of the imperial family were allowed to keep yellow
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