{"product_id":"assorted-oranda-carassius-auratus","title":"Assorted Oranda | Carassius auratus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Oranda is one of the most beloved fancy goldfish, instantly recognised by the fleshy 'wen' hood that develops over its head as it matures. This is an assorted selection, so colours and patterns vary from fish to fish - grow them on and watch each wen thicken and each personality emerge. A gentle, slow-swimming coldwater fish that can reach around 18-20cm and lives for well over a decade, so plan for a roomy, well-filtered tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Oranda is a domesticated form of the goldfish, Carassius auratus, and does not exist in the wild. Its ancestors are hardy East Asian cyprinids from slow, cool, well-vegetated rivers, ponds and lakes, and centuries of selective breeding in China and Japan have produced the modern fancy strains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrandas have a rounded, egg-shaped body, flowing double tail and the signature raspberry-like wen that can cover the whole head in mature fish. Assorted stock comes in a range of colours including red, orange, calico, blue, black and chocolate, sometimes with metallic or nacreous scaling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA peaceful, sociable and rather slow fish that does best with other gentle fancy goldfish. Its billowing fins and reduced eyesight (the wen can partly obscure vision) mean it is easily out-competed for food by fast or nippy tankmates, so keep the company calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore with a big appetite. Feed a quality sinking goldfish pellet as the staple, alongside blanched vegetables such as peas, spinach and cucumber, plus occasional frozen foods. Sinking foods help reduce the air-gulping that can cause buoyancy problems in round-bodied fancies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a large, well-filtered tank with smooth decor and no sharp edges that could damage the wen or trailing fins. Goldfish are messy and heavy waste producers, so strong filtration and regular water changes are essential. They prefer cool water and do not need a heater in most Australian homes. Note that goldfish will graze on and often uproot live plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrandas are egg-scatterers that spawn in spring as water warms, scattering sticky eggs over plants and spawning mops. The parents eat the eggs, so a separate breeding setup is needed to raise fry. Wen development and final colour take a year or more to appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarassius auratus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOranda Goldfish (Assorted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDomesticated (from East Asian goldfish stock)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 18-20cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-15 years (sometimes longer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (slow-swimming)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres (single fish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 litres or more for a group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18-22°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5-7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-19 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool, well-filtered fancy goldfish tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo (grazes on and uproots plants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther fancy goldfish of similar swimming ability, such as Ryukins, Fantails, Black Moors and other Orandas. White Cloud Mountain minnows can suit cooler setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast single-tail goldfish (Comets, Shubunkins) that out-compete for food, fin-nippers such as tiger barbs, tropical fish needing warm water, and any species that will pick at the wen or trailing fins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232820478243,"sku":"AA2015","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232820511011,"sku":"AA2015-M","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232820543779,"sku":"AA2015-L","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large (15-18cm)","offer_id":55351969349923,"sku":"AA2015-XL","price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/assorted-oranda-carassius-au-43091449282851.webp?v=1790306577","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/assorted-oranda-carassius-auratus","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}