Basic Info
The beautiful Red Oranda Goldfish usually reaches about five inches in length. Many are about two inches deep. This goldfish has a large growth over its head known as a wen. Although in some fish the wen encases the whole head, except for the eyes and the mouth, in others it may be limited to the cap and cheek, the cap area, or the very highest region of the cap. Red Oranda Goldfish have long fins, including a dorsal fin. They have veiltail type tails and double caudal fins. The caudal fins are divided down about 90 percent of their length. Red Oranda Goldfish can have caudal fins that are about one and a half times the length of their bodies. The pelvic and pectoral fins are usually rounded and of medium length. They are well matched in size and appearance. Nacreous (a mix of metallic and matte) or metallic scale types are acceptable for Red Oranda Goldfish, which are solid red in color.
Health
Red Oranda Goldfish require warmer temperatures, usually around 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. However, they are quite hardy and will tolerate a variety of temperatures in this immediate range. The pH level for Red Oranda Goldfish should remain between 7.0 and 8.0. Because ammonia can damage their fins, it should be kept to a minimum. Often, a filtration system that does not create too much water turbulence will be appropriate. The tanks of Red Oranda Goldfish should allow them plenty of hiding places. Cleaning should be accomplished with gradual, or partial, water change. Twice each day, Red Oranda Goldfish should be fed plant materials and protein. You should only offer as much food as the fish can eat in five minutes. Often they will eat live plants in their tanks. They can also be fed peas, spinach, lettuce, and zucchini bits. Frozen vegetable diets, plankton, bits of beef heart, bloodworms, glass worms, brine shrimp, and daphnia are also acceptable. Although more natural diets are preferred, tablet and pellet food can also be good choices. Because of the susceptibility of many fancy goldfish to digestive problems, it is suggested that Red Oranda Goldfish fed such dry food be supplemented with fresh vegetables like peas. Breeding Male Red Oranda Goldfish usually indicate a readiness to breed by developing small white tubercles over their gill coverings, pectoral fins, and heads. Because parents will often eat eggs, they should be removed from the enclosure where spawn are deposited. Usually, Red Oranda Goldfish will produce thousands of eggs.
The beautiful Red Oranda Goldfish usually reaches about five inches in length. Many are about two inches deep. This goldfish has a large growth over its head known as a wen. Although in some fish the wen encases the whole head, except for the eyes and the mouth, in others it may be limited to the cap and cheek, the cap area, or the very highest region of the cap. Red Oranda Goldfish have long fins, including a dorsal fin. They have veiltail type tails and double caudal fins. The caudal fins are divided down about 90 percent of their length. Red Oranda Goldfish can have caudal fins that are about one and a half times the length of their bodies. The pelvic and pectoral fins are usually rounded and of medium length. They are well matched in size and appearance. Nacreous (a mix of metallic and matte) or metallic scale types are acceptable for Red Oranda Goldfish, which are solid red in color.
Health
Red Oranda Goldfish require warmer temperatures, usually around 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. However, they are quite hardy and will tolerate a variety of temperatures in this immediate range. The pH level for Red Oranda Goldfish should remain between 7.0 and 8.0. Because ammonia can damage their fins, it should be kept to a minimum. Often, a filtration system that does not create too much water turbulence will be appropriate. The tanks of Red Oranda Goldfish should allow them plenty of hiding places. Cleaning should be accomplished with gradual, or partial, water change. Twice each day, Red Oranda Goldfish should be fed plant materials and protein. You should only offer as much food as the fish can eat in five minutes. Often they will eat live plants in their tanks. They can also be fed peas, spinach, lettuce, and zucchini bits. Frozen vegetable diets, plankton, bits of beef heart, bloodworms, glass worms, brine shrimp, and daphnia are also acceptable. Although more natural diets are preferred, tablet and pellet food can also be good choices. Because of the susceptibility of many fancy goldfish to digestive problems, it is suggested that Red Oranda Goldfish fed such dry food be supplemented with fresh vegetables like peas. Breeding Male Red Oranda Goldfish usually indicate a readiness to breed by developing small white tubercles over their gill coverings, pectoral fins, and heads. Because parents will often eat eggs, they should be removed from the enclosure where spawn are deposited. Usually, Red Oranda Goldfish will produce thousands of eggs.
This is hubby's guppies. The two long tails are male guppies and the fat one is the female guppy. The male has long colourful tail compare to the female. The female has a big tummy(especially when it is pregnant) with short tail. I have lots of the baby fries in another pot. Got pic too but not very clear. Oh yes, when you see the baby fries, make sure you separate them from the parents cos they will eat the fries.
Got this pic somewhere in the net. Isn't it cute? Not bad le...
Another pic that I found from the net. A better and clearer pic for Charl to know better what is guppies. Can you tell me which is female and male?
Instead of guppies, red swordtails are very nice too.
Hubby's red swordtails in our water lily pot. There are lots of babies swordtails too.. hiding behind the water plants.
