Of course No more peroxide. And actually it seems to be much better today (meaning his condition). Got some photos if yer curious

And it's my PRECIOUS PANDA PUFF!!! Just thought I'd throw this one in

Just love how his eyes just "pop" out at you...note his flowing tail and paired anal fins. At first glance his nostrils (I know there's a technical fish name for them) seem to be almost like that of a pompom...but no he is 100% oranda. (I like to think of large nostrils in a fishy as long eyelashes on a human, or maybe I'm just kooky like that.)

They sure are cute!

Goldiegirl, those photos are amazing and your fishies so cute, so beautiful
Love how Nossie describes the nostrils: like flowers on his nose, lol... it is so true.

You should really do something about Opal, I say you should separate him for now in a big basket or something, that way he can stay in the tank (unless you can move him to another tank) while you think more about giving him away or not... you can't let him stress the other fishes so much

I just want to say thanks;  no-one I asked in any pet-shop or aquaria has ever mentioned feeding mashed raw peas to my fish.  They are in a large outdoor pond, and I don't feed them because they have plenty of natural stuff to live on. 

It's been raining a lot lately, and I run the hose into the pond for half a day during drought, but I have had a 'sideways floater' since the spring, and this is the first useful info. I've seen;  I wish I'd thought to check sooner;  I'm worried the coming frosts will kill her otherwise.  She's one of six in the pond, and none of the others have the condition.

Nossie: Very true!!! Haha that made me laugh. Yes, Opal hates being alone...perhaps he misses having someone to beat up.

Btw I was thinking about getting a pearlscale goldfish - they recently got some at the store, and though i've always longed for one they were never made personally available. Have any info (care wise) you think would be helpful for someone who has never owned one before incase I decide to get it?

Horse: Funny how the pet shop people never know the simplest of helpful info, no? I agree with Nossie: you really should feed your pond fishes in the summer. Although insects provide ample protein and will keep them alive, they do not provide all the nutritional needs of your pets! Specialty foods will help to promote good coloring and a healthy fish. They will also help them to grow big and strong. It sounds like your fish is having a swim bladder issue as well, though because she is eating only live (or dead) foods that should NOT cause this condition. Swim bladder is typically diet related, usually comes from feeding a non-varied diet like ONLY flakes or ONLY pellets for a long time. Try feeding some dethawed frozen peas and if that helps, great. If not, it sounds like a condition that is genetic to your fish. This means that it will not get better no matter what you feed it unless you perform some sort of an operation which you should not attempt to do unless a pro conducts you. Many times a fish can live out it's life happily with the problems, sometimes it will be miserable. Watch and see if the other fish pick on it for being different; cruel and barbaric but that's the way it works for almost any pet. Consider isolating the fish if aggression persists.

Goldiegirl: Pearl scales shouldn't be any trickier than an oranda to keep You should only make sure that there are no sharp objects in the tank that may scrape off his scales They'd grow back, but flat. Lucky you!! I'd love to have a little pearl scale!

They are!! Can you imagine when they'll grow up? Being big like oranges with fins!

The best picture of all. Too bad about my filter being in the background.

Awww, I love the second picture.
She's a darling fish!

Thank you Mindemae   I really do love her to death. She has wonderful orange eyes and is physically (and mentally) sound, as well as healthy without any sign of illness.

Oops I keep double posting these photos, forgive me for lacking posting manners.

And yet another image. No, those flecks on her back is not any sign of ich, let me assure you. The dots are merely a reflection from the camera's flash.

Thank you for your expert analysis! I was hoping she would be. Looking at the drastic curve from the forehead to the mouth seems to be a hinting clue. How old do you think she is?

Here is a VERY OLD image of Opal when I first got him. This was taken about 8 or maybe 9 months ago. When you talked about your red cap oranda's head growth changing it reminded me of this.