Blue Oranda Goldfish

Oranda GoldfishOther Common Names-- Scientific NameCarassius auratus species FamilyCyprinidae CommunityGoldfish ClassGoldfish Temperature78 ºF Swimming RangeMiddle Adult Length8-10 inches Feeding HabitsFresh spinach, zucchini, peas and lettuce. Frozen plankton, vegetable diet, daphnia, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Tablet and Pellet foods also accepted. Live plants will be eaten, so use as a food source.CompatibilityA peaceful and schooling fish.HabitatChina: Moderately decorated with rocks, plastic plants and driftwood.BreedingDuring the spawning season the male will have tubercles (small white dots, not to be confused with the disease ich) on their head, pectoral fins and gill covers. Thousands of eggs are produced and the parents are veracious egg eaters and must be removed immediately after spawning.Additional CommentsThe Oranda is best described as a Lionhead with a veiltail. The headgrowth or Wen should encase the entire head except the eyes and mouth. The fins are long and a dorsal fin is present. Not suitable for ponds and low temperatures should be avoided. Orandas tend to be hardy and long lived. Average life span is 15-25 years.