Oranda Small 5cm - (No Online Purchases)

Name: Oranda Goldfish - Pickup in store only.

Scientific Name: Carassius auratus – Oranda variety

Description: A fancy goldfish with a rounded body, flowing double tail and distinctive fleshy head growth known as a wen. Available in colours including orange, red, white, black and calico. Peaceful and inquisitive, Orandas develop their characteristic head growth as they mature.

Origin: Captive-bred ornamental variety developed in China and further refined in Japan.

pH: Approximately 6.5–8.0; stable, neutral to slightly alkaline water is preferred.

Temperature: Around 18–23°C. Avoid sudden temperature changes and prolonged overheating.

Adult Size: Approximately 20–25 cm, including the tail.

Lifespan: Approximately 10–15 years with good care; some live for 20 years or more.

Food: High-quality sinking goldfish pellets or gel foods, supplemented with blanched leafy vegetables and occasional frozen or live daphnia, brine shrimp and bloodworms. Feed modest portions and remove uneaten food.

Compatibility: Peaceful and best kept with similarly sized, gentle fancy goldfish. Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species and fast-swimming common goldfish or comets that may outcompete them for food. Small fish and shrimp may be eaten.

Habitat: A spacious, established freshwater aquarium with efficient biological filtration, good aeration and gentle water movement. Provide open swimming areas, fine sand or a bare bottom, and smooth decorations that will not damage the wen or fins. Allow at least 100 litres for one adult and an additional 50 litres for each extra fish, with larger aquariums preferable. Maintain zero ammonia and nitrite, monitor nitrate and perform regular partial water changes. Unsuitable for small bowls or unfiltered tanks.