April Speaker
Bryan Rhodes will speak on Breeding the rarer breeds of goldfish: The Philadelphia Veiltail Goldfish.
Date: April 4th 2024
Synopsis: Personally what drew me into goldfish keeping were the cultural aspects, as goldfish are a
deep part of the Asian culture. The other aspect was understanding their genetics. Fortunately, there
are two breeds that originate in the USA, and one happens to be the Philadelphia Veiltail Goldfish.
I will be discussing the ends and
outs of breeding these rare breed of goldfish, along with their history.
Bio: Bryan Rhodes, hailing from rural Southside Virginia, nurtured a passion for animals since
childhood. His upbringing immersed him in rural pursuits like hunting and fishing, which sparked his
interest in biology. College revealed the possibility of studying animals academically, steering him
toward a career in biology. Though initially drawn to fish and aquariums, he pursued ornithology in
both undergrad and graduate studies. Despite being unable to keep pets during his PhD fieldwork in
New Zealand, upon returning to the USA, he reignited his childhood hobby of aquariums. His background
in conservation genetics prompted an interest in goldfish. This passion led him to meet Gary Hater
and delve into breeding Veiltail Goldfish, later expanding to Bubble-eye Goldfish
