For goldfish breeders all over the world, the wait is finally
over as the first ever International Goldfish Championships has
begun.
Whilst some goldfish can enjoy the quiet life of a glass
bowl, others are bred for competition.
Over 3,000 ornamental fish have been entered in championships
to fight for prizes in 12 categories.
Meanwhile a 3.3lbs streaky sulfur goldfish, presented by Wang
Zhangliang from Zhangzhou, China, competes in the heaviest goldfish
contest.
Goldfish fans from all over China came to watch the prized
specimen show off their swimming skills in rows upon rows of white
bowls.
Stealing the show: The frontrunner for the longest
goldfish category, a 14.2in long Black lion-head goldfish flaps a
pose for the camera
The judges have begun their assessments, walking from bowl to
bowl, measuring and weighing each goldfish before crowning the
winners.
Preparation for goldfish competitions is not a game. Goldfish
breeders looking for a top placement have to look after everything
from the fish’s diet to water quality, temperature and PH level to
make sure the champions are in perfect condition as they go before
the judges
The competition is held in Fuzhou, capital of southeast
China's Fujian province
A golden streak: A 3.3lbs streaky sulfur goldfish has
its fins set on becoming the heavyweight champion in the
competition