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LEMON-HEAD LIONCHU GOLDFISH

Quick Statistics - Lionchu Goldfish

Temperament: Community
Family: Cyprinidae
Native To: Asia
Diet: Live food , pellets and flakes
Adult Size: up to 6"
Temperature: 65° - 78°F
Care Level: Medium
Scientific Name: Carassius auratus
Environment: Freshwater

The lionchu goldfish is sometimes referred to as lionhead ranchu. It is a fancy type of goldfish that has been developed from crossbreeding the ranchu and lionhead goldfish varieties.

Modern day lionchu goldfish is believed to have first been developed in Thailand. This variety of goldfish was officially recognized in 2006.

RED WHITE LIONCHU GOLDFISH

LIONCHU GOLDFISH

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There are 7 comments

cuteAsButton – WA

March 23, 2010 - 03:48

To restore the vitality of the fishy, it is suggested to feed them good quality food with vitamine and amino acids to boost immunity. Yes, they may be prone to internal bacteria problem - dropsy. Try medicated fish food with metronidazole or kanaplex. if they wont eat try fish metronidazole or kanaplex mixed in the water.

fishy – CA

March 23, 2010 - 03:43

that RED WHITE LIONCHU GOLDFISH is as cute as a button.

mim – alabama

March 17, 2010 - 00:14

I've never kept lionchu, lionhead,ranchu more than 5year.. aquarium water quality at top condition.

AquaTeleTubby – USA

January 28, 2010 - 19:48

World record life span of the goldfish is 43 years. If you provide the water quality and food they should live and prosper.

pupsy! – 44060

January 18, 2010 - 20:07

not neccisarly the moor can life 20 years or more and its a gold fish