RANCHU (CALICO) GOLDFISH

RANCHU (CALICO) GOLDFISH

Descriptions:

• The  Ranchu originated in China many years ago. They are one of the oldest types of fancy goldfish to date. In the 1800’s, these fancy goldfish were introduced to the Japanese in hopes of further developing the breed.

• The Ranchu is highly sought after for goldfish competitions, especially in China and Japan. These fancy goldfish have a round and chubby body shape that is similar to that of the Lionhead or the Oranda. In fact, they resemble the Lionhead so closely that they are often mistaken for them. The Ranchu goldfish breed lack a dorsal fin which is one of the reasons for their restrictive swimming abilities.

• The  Ranchu has a broad back and tail fins that fan out almost horizontally. The  Ranchu Goldfish can come in a variety of colors and patterns. The most familiar patterns are red and white with black spots or gold and white with black spots

Feeding Directions:

• Getting Ranchu goldfish to accept food is not difficult – they will eat nearly anything that will fit in their mouth. With that being said, feeding them properly is what can be more difficult.
• Feed 2x a day that they can consume with 3 minutes.
• In the wild goldfish are omnivores, and they feed on plant matter, algae, insects and small crustaceans. But their diet is primarily composed of plant matter and algae, and it’s important to replicate this in the home aquarium.

Specifications:

• Species: Carassius Auratus
• Common Name: Ranchu (Black) Goldfish
• Origin: East Asia
• Diet: Herbivour
• PH Range: Alkaline: 6.5 – 7.5
• Water Type:  Hard
• Temperature: 10-24c
• Breed Type:  Egg Scatter
• Current Size: Approximately 10-15cm (Grows to approximately 30cm)
• Sex:  Un-sexed
• Tank Size: Minimum 120L

CARE GUIDELINES:

• Since Ranchu goldfish require coldwater, they should never be kept with tropical fish, as the tank will either be too warm for the goldfish, or too cold for the tropical fish. 
• Regular Waterchange (Weekly) Approx 50-70%

Tank Mates:

• Comet
• Fantail
• Ranchu
• Oranda
• Ryukins
• Shubunkin
• Black Moor

Can orgainsed a Freight for Interstate.

• New South Wale
• Victoria
• Queensland's
• South Australia.
• Western Australia (Permit)
• Tasmania (Permit)

WE DO NOT SEND TO:

• Northern Territory

Prior to purchasing the Ranchu (Calico) Goldfish:

Please send us an email to sales@vincenzosaquatics.com.au for freight related cost and states regulations. if you have any questions about our range please send us an email to sales@vincenzosaquatics.com.au