{"product_id":"tricolour-oranda-goldfish-carassius-auratus","title":"Tricolour Oranda Goldfish | Carassius auratus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking Tricolour Oranda splashed with red, black and white beneath a developing hood (wen). This gentle, showy fancy goldfish makes a wonderful centrepiece for a clean, cool aquarium or pond, though its ornate body shape needs a bit more looking after than a common goldfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Oranda is a selectively bred fancy variety with no wild population; it descends from the wild Prussian carp\/goldfish (Carassius auratus) originally native to East Asia, refined over centuries of ornamental breeding in China and Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn egg-shaped body with a flowing double tail and a raspberry-like hood (wen) that grows more pronounced with age; the Tricolour pattern shows patches of red, black and white across the body and fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and slow-moving - best kept with other fancy goldfish of similar size and swimming ability rather than fast, nippy tankmates that will outcompete it for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn easy omnivore - quality goldfish pellets or flake, supplemented with blanched vegetables (peas, spinach) and occasional live or frozen treats. Soak dry foods briefly to reduce the risk of swim bladder problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeeds cool, well-oxygenated, well-filtered water - Orandas are messy eaters and heavy waste producers for their size. The wen can trap debris and needs clean water to avoid infection, and the fancy body shape makes this variety more prone to swim bladder issues than slimmer goldfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn egg-scatterer that spawns readily in cool water after a temperature drop mimicking spring - adults will eat their own eggs, so a dedicated spawning tank with fine mesh or spawning mops is needed to raise fry.\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 (Tricolour)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelectively bred variety; wild ancestor native to East Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 30cm in spacious aquaria or ponds (commonly 15-20cm in typical tanks)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-15 years (up to 20 with excellent care)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful, slow-moving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 litres (single fish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200+ litres, plus 75 litres per additional fish\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\u003e16-22°C (coolwater - avoid tropical heaters)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0-8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-20 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\u003eColdwater fancy goldfish tanks and ponds\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 - will graze on 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 varieties (Ryukin, Ranchu, Black Moor) of similar slow-swimming ability and size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast, nippy tankmates like tropical barbs or tetras that will out-compete it for food or nip its delicate fins and wen, and tropical fish requiring warm water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232823034147,"sku":"BA8682","price":27.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232823066915,"sku":"BA8682-M","price":32.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232823099683,"sku":"BA8682-L","price":37.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large (15-18cm)","offer_id":55351969743139,"sku":"BA8682-XL","price":42.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/tricolour-oranda-goldfish-ca-43091451740451.webp?v=1790306578","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/tricolour-oranda-goldfish-carassius-auratus","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}