Ranchu Goldfish


BLACK RANCHU GOLDFISH
black ranchu goldfish

Quick Statistics- Ranchu Goldfish
Temperament: Community
Family: Cyprinidae
Native To: Asia
Diet: Omnivore
Adult Size: 6"
Temperature: 65° - 78°F
Care Level: Medium
Scientific Name: Carassius auratus
Lifespan: 6 - 10 years
Environment: Freshwater


The ranchu is a very popular goldfish in Japan, and it looks very similar in appearance to the lionhead goldfish. Compared to lionheads, ranchus have a back that is more arched and a tail that is shorter.

Ranchus are also similar to lionheads in that both are egg-shaped goldfish without a dorsal fin. The most prominant feature of the ranchu is its head, which is covered by a type of crown or cap. The texture of the crown is neither soft nor hard and resembles the appearance of a raspberry. The headgrowth or cap often takes about a year to develop in a young ranchu.

Ranchus are available in many different colors including red, white, black, and orange. Their scales can be either metallic, matte, or nacreous.

These goldfish have a lifespan of six to ten years and can grow to a length of about six inches.

Ranchus are relatively fragile goldfish so the water temperature must be maintained above 55° F.

 



A SIDE VIEW OF A RANCHU GOLDFISH
a side view of ranchu goldfish

 

 

 


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