![]() Sometimes the sacs can become so enlarged that it almost appears as though the eyes are looking directly up at the aquarium lights. You might notice that these fluid-filled sacs keep growing. Bubble Eye Goldfish – Bubble eye goldfish are named after the fluid-filled sacs that develop beneath their eyes, similar to large but fragile balloons.Some hobbyists even confuse the wen for common goldfish diseases. While normal for oranda goldfish, the wen can grow so large that it sags down over the eyes and blocks the goldfish’s vision. This head growth is called the wen (or hood). Oranda Goldfish – Like the lionhead, oranda goldfish have fleshy raspberry-shaped growths on the top of their head.Again, this unique characteristic shouldn’t be confused with common goldfish diseases. As your goldfish age, their head growths will become much more defined (and can get quite large). The head growth not only develops on the top of the head (like an oranda), but it also grows on the cheeks and gill plates. Lionhead Goldfish – Lionhead goldfish develop a pretty impressive head growth that looks somewhat like a lion’s mane (hence the name).Don’t mistake them for fungal infections! ![]() The puffy growths can become so elaborate that they resemble cheerleader pom-poms.
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