kabir366

Just bought this Shubunkin but when i reached home i realised it doesn't have a dorsal fin at all!!! Just a hump in its back. It is active and seems ok. I am thinking of returning it back to the store but would like to take ur suggestion first. Look at the pic and pls let me know if it is ok!

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Dino

It should be ok.
I do not see any reason to return it other than the way it looks.
The fish should be able to go thru life with no problems because it lacks a dorsal fin.

TheEssigs

He is very beautiful... even without the fin...

I wish you the best of luck with him... I hope he remains healthy for you!

kabir366

thanks guys!

COBettaCouple

yea, it kinda gives him some character i think.

Chief_waterchanger

He probably tells all his fishy friends that he lost it in a fight with a shark, but that they should see the shark... or what's left of him.

gremlin

There are some types of goldfish that do not have dorsal fins, with the hump on the back, it could be a cross breed. Also, it could have worn off the dorsal fin. A friend of mine had goldfish in a pond that had sandstone shelves/caves. Several of his goldfish literally sanded off their dorsals because they would swim under the sandstone and rub against the underside of the rock.

Chief_waterchanger

In my opinion the body shape is all wrong to be a cross of lionhead goldfish and any other type. It was probably born without a dorsal fin, no different than a kid born without an arm, leg, toes, etc.

Kevin

i would keep it, it looks cool!

COBettaCouple

yea.. one of the petsmarts here has a nice big bowfront tank that's home to "Lump" an Oranda born with only 1 eye and we always go over to see him when we're at that store. Your guy needs a cool name!

kabir366

Thanks guys for your words! I've decided to keep it and rite now thinking of a nice name for it! Any Suggestions?

MagpieTear

If he were my fish, I'd name him "Lucky"

COBettaCouple

shark or jaws, maybe?

TheEssigs

Chauncey.

Jacko

I agree with Jaws, or chomper 'cus in the last pic it looks like he is eating a little goldy.