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We have the following colours

orange,orange & white and white and calico

 

The Ranchu is a selectively bred strain of goldfish, similar to the Lionhead but with a more strongly curved back. Domesticated goldfish date back to China Ming dynasty and Fancy goldfish have long been popular aquarium pets, although often as a first venture into keeping an aquarium. This is a mixed blessing, as there are far better choices for small aquaria than these big, messy fishes. Given appropriate housing and care, fancy goldfish can attain a large size and easily live for more than 15-20 years.  The larger the volume of water, the more stable it will be in terms of water chemistry and temperature. During the warmer months, these fish can be kept outside in raised water features suitably filtered and protected from predators. This can be a great way to provide extra room for your pets and thell benefit from the semi-natural conditions. Like any goldfish, fancies will benefit from a seasonal drop in temperature and this can be provided by either moving them indoors in late autumn, or positioning their aquarium in a room that experiences cool room temperatures during the winter. Fancy goldfish are notoriously messy fish they are voracious eaters and continually stir up the substrate in their ongoing search for food. Such considerable amounts of waste can lead to water quality issues in smaller aquaria if not monitored very closely. Efficient filtration that can handle copius solids is essential, and weekly partial water changes are advised in order to keep nitrate to a minimum. The water should be well-oxygenated (of particular importance during warmer spells of weather) and this is easily achieved by the use of spray-bar returns from filters or the use of an air pumps. Various species of robust plants can be added to the aquarium, but these will likely require periodic replacement due to them being uprooted/eaten - something most goldfish keepers accept and allow their fish to take pleasure in. The substrate can consist of rounded fine gravel or sand, and decor can include smooth rocks and ornaments with no sharp edges. Ranchu are sociable creatures and should be kept in groups, either with their own kind or with other varieties of fancy goldfish. It is best, however, to avoid keeping the standard 'single-tailed' common goldfish alongside the fancy varieties as the common goldfish is a faster swimmer and may outcompete the fancies at feeding time. Several colour varieties of Ranchu are available.

RANCHU GOLDFISH / FANTAIL GOLDFISH 4CM

£7.50Price
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RANCHU GOLDFISH
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