36 GOLDFISH VARIETIES AND 
THE ORANDA 
In the opinion of the writer an Oranda was originally a Lionhead 
with a dorsal fin—in other words, a Lionhead which did not come true 
Fic. 21. THe OrANDA 
to form. However, it is recognized as a variety and is accorded a place 
in goldfish shows. The fins and body are usually longer than in the 
Lionhead. 
THE CHINESE TUMBLER GOLDFISH 
Among other breeds of Chinese goldfish never popularly known in 
America is the Tumbler. The peculiarity of this fish is that of somer- 
sault gyrations comparable to those of tumbler pigeons, caused by the 
spine curving backwards. A fish performing in this manner is occasion- 
ally seen in a hatching of any short-bodied stock, and is usually killed 
to relieve it of the misery of existence. We cannot imagine that a breed 
of this sort would ever become popular in this country, for it would be 
too suggestive of troubles we already have in fishes caused by internal 
derangements, chiefly of the swimming bladder. 
In addition to the few specimens seen in this country, a similar fish 
is described by de Sauvigny. 
