Next working day delivery with Royal Mail Tracked 24
Description
Ranchu Goldfish
The Ranchu has a rich history. The beginnings of this breed head deep into the Orient. The history of the Ranchu starts in China, contrary to what you hear from many people. Most people believe this variety of goldfish started in Japan. The Japanese breeders must be given the most credit, though. They are the group who took the humble beginning of the fish and developed it into one of the most interesting breeds today.
Just like most other varieties of goldfish, this fish is prolific at creating waste. You must take special considerations to maintain optimal water quality with regular maintenance. They will benefit from having plenty of space and water to stay healthy. In addition to a fine gravel bottom or well-rounded river rocks, the Red & White Ranchu Goldfish will appreciate hardy, cold water plants. Keep in mind that goldfish are diggers and will scatter the fine sand onto leaves, potentially damaging thin and less hardy plants. Like all fancy goldfish, maintaining water temperature above 18 degrees is recommended.
This listing is for an assorted selection of Ranchu goldfish. You will be supplied with a random selection of orange, red, calico, brown and white.
To view a YouTube video of this fish in an aquarium click here
Features
Approx. size: 2-3" (small)
Maximum size: 8"
Origin: China/Japan
Ideal number kept together: 1+
Water conditions
pH: 6.5–7.5
KH: 4-20
Temperature: 18–22 °C
Ease of care
Easy. Very hardy like other varieties of goldfish, making them easy to maintain.
Diet
Omnivore - The main food we recommend would be Goldfish flake and small Pellets. Mixing in some live or frozen brine, or other fresh alternatives
can help enhance their health. Do not forget the importance of
vegetables in their diet. The Ranchu is very happy snacking on lettuce
or cucumbers.
Compatibility
Community with other coldwater species such as other goldfish, Danios and White Cloud Mountain Minnows.
Breeding
There appears to be a definite courtship ritual when goldfish breed.
Breeding often results in up to 1,000 eggs, with fry hatching in five to
six days. They should be fed small pieces of live or prepared foods
designed for egg-laying fish.
Life Span
They can live to 10+ years in perfect conditions.
For more information on general fishkeeping and our shipping procedures click here.
Shipping Cut Off Times
- In stock orders placed before on working weekdays before 2pm will be despatched on the same working weekday.
- In stock orders placed on a Saturday before 10am will be despatched on that Saturday.
- Orders that include pre-order items will be shipped together in total once the pre-order items arrive back in stock using the delivery service chosen at checkout.
None of these cut-offs apply to palletised items, pond plants or fibreglass ponds.
| SERVICE | SPEND | COST |
| Packet/Courier items | ||
| Royal Mail Next Day (1-2 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £3.99 |
| DPD Local Next Day (1 day) | £0.00-£49.99 | £6.99 |
| DPD Local Saturday | £0.00-£49.99 | £14.99 |
| DPD Local Sunday | £0.00-£49.99 | £14.99 |
| DPD Local Next Day (1 day) | £50 and up | FREE |
| DPD Local Saturday | £50 and up | £9.99 |
| DPD Local Sunday | £50 and up | £9.99 |
| Pallets (booked in) | aquariums / bulky items | |
| Pallets Standard (3-5 days) | - | FREE |
| Pallets Express (1-2 days) | - | £39.99 |
| *EXCLUDED ITEMS | extra delivery fees apply | |
| Fibreglass Ponds (booked in) | ||
| Zone 1 (7-10 days) | - | £79.99 |
| Zone 2 (7-14 days) | - | £149.99 |
| Zone 3 (7-21 days) | - | £249.99 |
| Pond Plants (direct from grower) |
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| All pond plants (3-10 days) | one-off fee regardless of order size/value | £5.99 |
Further delivery information
All delivery services are working day services and do not include delivery on Saturdays and Sundays or public holidays as standard.
Deliveries are usually Monday to Friday only, although some Royal Mail items may be delivered on weekends as standard if the service is available in your area.
Orders over £50 delivering to non UK mainland locations may be despatched via a Royal Mail (2-3 days) service rather than an express shipping option.
Please see our full delivery information page and terms and conditions for detailed information on shipping policies and zones
