{"product_id":"panda-oranda-carassius-auratus","title":"Panda Oranda | Carassius auratus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Panda Oranda pairs the classic raspberry-like \"wen\" hood of the Oranda with bold black-and-white panda markings, making it a dramatic and sought-after fancy goldfish. Gentle and slow-swimming, it is a true coldwater showpiece that rewards a large, pristine, well-filtered tank. It can reach around 18–20 cm, so it needs far more room than its size in the shop suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Panda Oranda is a domesticated form of Carassius auratus and has no wild population. Its wild ancestors live in cool, slow, well-vegetated rivers, ponds and lakes across East Asia, which is why goldfish thrive in cool, hard, oxygen-rich water rather than in tropical heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety has the rounded, egg-shaped body and flowing twin tail of the Oranda, topped by the fleshy \"wen\" growth that thickens with age. Its black-and-white panda colouration is prized but often unstable, and the black frequently fades toward orange or bronze as the fish matures. The wen takes a year or more to develop fully and should be kept clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, sociable and slow-moving, the Panda Oranda mixes best with other fancy goldfish of similar swimming ability. It should not be kept with fast single-tailed goldfish (commons or comets) that outcompete it for food, nor with fin-nipping tropicals. It is quite content in a small group of similar fancies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that eats almost anything. Feed a good-quality sinking goldfish pellet as the staple, along with blanched vegetables and occasional frozen or live foods. Sinking foods are preferable to floating flakes, as gulping air at the surface can worsen the buoyancy problems deep-bodied fancies are prone to. Feed modestly, as goldfish are heavy waste producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite being an easygoing fish, the Panda Oranda needs a generous, mature, well-filtered tank and excellent water quality — 75 litres for one fish, 150 litres-plus for a group. Keep the water cool (around 18–22 °C), avoid sharp décor that could damage the wen or body, and perform regular water changes to manage waste. A heater is not usually needed in Australian homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoldfish are spring egg-scatterers that chase among plants where the sticky eggs are deposited. Breeding is achievable, but the fry rarely resemble the parents, and only a fraction develop good body shape, wen and panda colour — serious breeders cull heavily to maintain quality, and panda patterning in particular is difficult to fix.\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\u003ePanda Oranda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDomesticated (developed in East Asia); no wild population\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 18–20 cm\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 and slow-moving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres for one fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 litres or larger for a group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore – sinking goldfish pellets, vegetables, frozen foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–22 °C (coldwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–20 dGH (moderately hard to hard)\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\u003eColdwater fancy-goldfish aquariums\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 – tends to nibble and uproot soft 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 Orandas, Ranchus, Moors, Fantails and other twin-tail fancies. White Cloud Mountain Minnows can work in cooler set-ups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast single-tailed goldfish (commons, comets, shubunkins) that outcompete them for food, fin-nipping species such as tiger barbs, tropical fish that need heat, and anything small enough to be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232823689507,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232823722275,"sku":"AA3745","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232823755043,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large (15-18cm)","offer_id":55351969808675,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Panda_Oranda_Goldfish_42c67492-eec8-4e84-a3ba-2ac77bbf0c66.jpg?v=1781697569","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/panda-oranda-carassius-auratus","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}