Red & White Oranda

About the Red & White Oranda

There are more than 100 types of Fancy Goldfish, and Orandas are amongst the most popular. These fish are technically goldfish, Carassius auratus, though they've been specially bred to look very different than their more common cousins.

Orandas are characterised by their stout bodies, long, trailing fins and a prominent, bubble-like ˜hood' (sometimes known as a wen) on their heads. They come in many different sizes and colours, from small to giant and platinum to chocolate. This red and white colour morph has red and white markings across its entire body, including on its fins and head.

Some Orandas develop huge hoods as they age, and these are known as Jelly Head Orandas. These are some of the most sought-after fish in the Fancy Goldfish hobby the larger and more colourful the hood, the more sought after they are!

Goldfish are known to be social fish and produce a lot of waste. Effective filtration and tank set up are required to keep goldfish with optimal welfare.

Husbandry & Care

Temperament: Peaceful

Minimum Tank Size: 40 Gallons for 2x Goldfish and effective filtration. Add 10-15 gallons of water for each additional fish.

Water Temperature: 64-78 °F

Water pH: 6.0-8.0

Social Group: 2+ Individuals

Diet: Omnivorous; Commercial Flakes & Pellets suited for goldfish, algae, algae wafers, detritus, Frozen Brine Shrimp/Bloodworms

Compatible with: Due to the bio load of goldfish, they are often kept in species-only aquariums. However, with a large enough tank footprint, goldfish may be kept with platies, dojo loaches, and bristlenose plecos