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No.482026.01.21

Tiger Ryukin (Tora Ryukin) — Burning Crimson and Quiet Ink. The Pattern of "Courage" Dwelling on the Water Bottom.

Elegant waving tail fin, high raised back.There is a goldfish that has colors as if strong ink lines were dropped on the completed form of Ryukin.It is the goldfish "Tiger Ryukin" in the photo.As the name suggests, the red and black mottled patterns reminiscent of a tiger bring a pleasant tension and overwhelming vitality to the quiet world of the aquarium.Hello, I'm Juane*.

Today, let's unravel the powerful message put into that rough yet beautiful pattern.

Colors Reflecting the Brave "Tiger"

From ancient times, "Tiger" has been drawn as a symbol of courage, strength, and protection to ward off evil.The charm of Tiger Ryukin lies in the contrast between its "red" and "black".The red of burning passion and the black of deep ink that tightens it.

The appearance of these two colors engraved on the body without mixing, enhancing each other, is exactly like a brave man swimming in the water.Colors that make you feel such "wildness" dwell in the gentle existence of goldfish.That gap may be what strongly attracts our hearts.

Changing Colors, Changing Self

Tiger Ryukin's black pattern is actually very delicate. Along with growth and environmental changes, black may become deeper or gradually melt into red. That "transition" is never degeneration.

It is a proof that life responds to the environment of that moment and lives "now" hard.I think people can always change their past selves and take a new step.The figure of Tiger Ryukin changing its pattern as it grows seems to give us the courage that "it's okay to not be afraid of change and express your current self with all your might."

"Quiet Fighting Spirit" Containing Difficulties

A pattern of a tiger dwells in the leisurely swimming of Ryukin.It also looks like a "strong will" hidden in kindness.There are times when waves rise and times when it is quiet in life.At any time, do not lose the hot feeling(red) in the center of yourself and the strong heart(black) that disciplines yourself.

Such independent beauty of life overflows in the dignified appearance of Tiger Ryukin.It seems to teach "strength not to withdraw even a step" hidden in elegance.

Passionate Stripes Lighting up the Heart

Looking at Tiger Ryukin, I feel power welling up strangely.Believe in the wildness within yourself and continue to swim dignifiedly.We, Jun * Juane, also want to convey the powerful energy woven by this red and black through our works.Adding "courage" to survive in the modern age to traditional beauty.We will continue to stare straight at the little brave man named Tiger Ryukin.

[Reference Material]

Origin of Colors : Tiger Ryukin is selected and fixed from individuals where black pigment(melanin) remains strongly from the red Ryukin lineage.It was named so because this distribution of black and red looks like tiger stripes.

Color Change(Fading) : Black pigment of goldfish is easily affected by the environment, water temperature, and sunlight, and black may disappear and become plain red(bright red state) in the process of growth.This "easiness to change" is also the real thrill of appreciating Tiger Ryukin, and it is considered to be a once -in -a - lifetime beauty.

Cultural Symbol : In Oriental culture, "Tiger" is believed to be the guardian deity of the West and have the power to ward off evil spirits, as symbolized by the White Tiger, one of the Four Gods.The color scheme of red and black is a very auspicious combination that means both "burning energy" and "power to protect and keep it" in Feng Shui as well.