Goldfish/koi/carp Hybrid

[keithp]

I heard goldfish can hybridize with koi or wild carp, does anyone own a goldfish hybrid?

 

[VaegaVic]

I heard goldfish can hybridize with koi or wild carp, does anyone own a goldfish hybrid?

Yes it is possible and is becoming common these days as goldfish are kept in the same vats as koi with many wholesalers to keep costs down.
In terms of recognising one, it basically looks like a goldfish with a small set barbels.

http/www.tnfish.org/PhotoGalleryFish_TWRA/FishPhotoGallery_TWRA/images/HybridCommonCarpGoldfishMeltonHillNegus_jpg.jpg

http/farm4.static.flickr.com/3300/3275379548_afddbff97e.jpg

http/www.shortypen.com/koi/hybrid/index.htm

http/www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188053

Hope that helps

 

[keithp]

Yes that helps! So a bubble eye goldfish could breed with a carp, boy would that be a bizzarre looking fish!

 

[VaegaVic]

Yes that helps! So a bubble eye goldfish could breed with a carp, boy would that be a bizzarre looking fish!

Genetically, I would suppose so.
Physically, well, I'll feel sorry for the bubble eye tbh.