Next working day delivery with Royal Mail Tracked 24
Description
Orange and White Ranchu Fancy Goldfish
The Ranchu Goldfish are popular aquarium fish that like temperate water. They are full of character and are great for a child wanting to start up in the hobby. They need at least a 35 litre tank because they produce a lot of waste.
Please be aware that the image is for illustration purposes only. We are unable to guarantee the size, colour, sex or age of the fishes you are purchasing. If you have any questions regarding livestock please contact us. To minimise stress we are unable to hand pick specific fish. Lifespan is an estimate based on optimum conditions.
The Fantails come in red, white and orange variations, we are unable to pick a specific pattern or colour.
Features
- Approx. size: 2-4cm
- Maximum size: 18cm
- Origin: Japan
- Ideal number kept together: 1+
Water conditions
pH 6-8
Hardness: 5-19 dGH.
Temperature: 16-24°CEase of care
Easy. We recommend having at least 35 litres of water per Goldfish. A good filter is highly recommended as they like good water conditions and they are messy.
Diet
Flake and small Goldfish sinking pellets are best. High Protein fish food when they are breeding is best.
Compatibility
Community with other peaceful fancy goldfish and bottom feeders such as a Borneo Loach in cold water aquariums. They will eat live plants.
Breeding/ Sex
Moderate. They are egg layers and breed best when in groups.
Lifespan
They can live up to 10-15 Years in perfect conditions.
To view the Compatibility Advisory Chart please select the Additional Tab above.
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
