Tamasaba or Sabao Goldfish Guide

The Tamasaba or Sabao is an uncommon Japanese variety of goldfish with a body shaped similar to the Ryukin or a Fantail and a very long, flowing, single tail that is similar to that of a mackerel, hence its other name, Mackerel Tail. This attractive and strong goldfish variety makes a very suitable pond fish and aquarium fish, and comes in solid red and deep red and white colors. It withstands the cold very well. The Tamasaba originated from the Yamagata Prefecture in northern Japan, hence it is also known as Yamagata Kingyo or Yamagata Goldfish.

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[safranpollen]

these are Marushin Sabao. Kaneko has a complete other Sabao/Tamasaba style with high shoulder, longer fins. And some japanese breeders are developoing the Fukudaruma, which has a very short tail fin. The Fukudaruma Sabao is newest available in tricolor, ver yrare and not yet totally established. I mysel, breed a mix of Marushin, Kaneko and Tsuyotama SabaoTamasaba, my Safranpollen Sabao goldfish, which is after 15 years based in a good, stable bloodline.

[luccac]

Just beautiful. Amazing colours and patterns to all of them. Each being different. I’ll be purchasing some this weekend and looking forward to keeping and them raising to be happy and healthy.

[MakoyUnggoy]

I bought mine from Niigata Japan and shipped to UK. I bred them earlier this year and now raising the fry!

[simonduncan]

Stunning anywhere in the UK where these can be sourced ?

[ortio]

Hi, it’s compatible with ryukin, ranchu, oranda ? Thanks