White Oranda Goldfish 1-2"

Live FishSKU: WHITE-ORANDA-GOLDFISH

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Description

Oranda Goldfish

There are many different types of oranda goldfish. An oranda is a breed of goldfish characterized by a prominent bubble-like 'hood' on the head. The headgrowth or hood (known as wen or crown) may be a prominent growth on the top of the head or may encase the entire face except for the eyes and mouth.

Due to the fleshy outgrowth on the upper half of its head and sides of its face, the oranda has become one of the most popular goldfish. The headgrowth is described as a 'wen' by Chinese aquarists.

How big do Oranda goldfish get?
A fully grown Oranda goldfish can reach 25-30cm, around 12" inches in length. The head bubble, or wen, can often start small but grows enormously to cover the eyes of the goldfish.  

Can you keep Oranda goldfish in an outdoor pond?
Oranda goldfish, like manay fancy goldfish, will thrive in temperatures above 16 degrees, which makes them unsuitable for ponds during cold autumn and winter seasons. Many aquarists keep fancy goldfish like Oranda's in outdoor or indoor ponds during the summer, and transfer them indoors to an aquarium during the winter months.

Features
Approx. supplied size: 1-2" / 3-5cm
Maximum size: 12" / 30cm
Origin: China
Family: Cyprinidae
Temperament: Peaceful
Lighting requirement: Low
Ideal number kept together: 1+

Water conditions
Our conditions: pH 7.5, temp 25°C
Ideal pH: 6.8–8.0
Water flow: low to moderate
Ideal temperature: 16-28°C

Ease of care
Easy to moderate. Sometimes the wen grows enormously covering the eyes of the goldfish. Due to this, the eyesight may become limited or even blind. Special care should be given to the wen because it is prone to bacterial infections, and may inhibit the oranda's ability to find food.

Compatibility
Oranda goldfish are compatible with virtually all community goldfish. As they grow, care must be taken not to house with smaller fish that they may be able to fit in their mouth. Being a slow-swimmer, ensure oranda's get enough food and are not out-competed at feeding time. Oranda goldfish are not a schooling fish but will feel comfortable in a tank with a number of their own species.

Diet
Omnivorous. Feed sinking and floating goldfish pellets, flake and broken-up algae wafer. Will also happily eat bloodworm, brine shrimp and other meaty fresh food (frozen is fine)

Breeding

Egg layers. Goldfish typically spawn in late spring to early summer in temperate regions. In indoor aquaria, you are likely to succeed if you give them a cooler period simulating winter, followed by a gradual warming up to imitate the seasons changing.

Life Span
Oranda goldfish can live up to 15+ years in perfect conditions.

For more information on general fishkeeping and our shipping procedures click here.


In stock orders placed before 2pm will be despatched on the same working day (not including palletised items, pond plants or fibreglass ponds).

Pre-orders are shipped once we have the stock available and will be shipped using the service chosen at checkout.

All 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.

 SERVICE  SPEND  COST
 Packet/Courier items    
 Royal Mail (2-3 days)  £0.00-£49.99 £2.99
 Royal Mail Next Day (1-2 days)  £0.00-£49.99 £4.99
 Parcelforce 24 (1 day)  £0.00-£49.99 £7.99
 Parcelforce 24 (1 day)  £50 and up FREE
     
 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)
All pond plants (3-10 days) one-off fee regardless of order size/value £5.99

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