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Red Oranda
IntermediateAn Oranda with deep red whole body. Both wen development and deep crimson body are highlights.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
5〜30℃
Lifespan
10-15 years
Size
15-25cm
Diet
Pellets, Bloodworms
About
The Red Oranda is an Oranda variety in which the entire body is covered in a deep, uniform red or crimson coloration, complemented by the characteristic wen (head growth) of the Oranda line. The combination of rich scarlet body color and a well-developed wen creates a particularly opulent appearance. In shows, depth and intensity of the red coloration are important criteria alongside wen quality and body shape—individuals with deep crimson hues are preferred over pale orange-red individuals. Natural pigment-enhancing foods containing astaxanthin can help intensify and maintain the depth of the red coloration. Moderate feeding is important to prevent swim bladder disorder.
Lifespan of the Red Oranda
The Red Oranda lives 10-15 years.
Size of the Red Oranda
The Red Oranda grows to 15-25cm.
Temperature & humidity for the Red Oranda
The ideal water temperature for the Red Oranda is 18〜23℃.
The body form and care requirements follow standard Oranda practice: round egg-shaped body, long double tail fins, spacious tanks of 60 liters or more, stable temperature of 18–25°C, and clean water to support wen health.
Basic Info
Origin
Japan
Lifespan
10-15 years
Size
15-25cm
Care Specifications
- pH
- 6–8
- Hardness (GH)
- 5–19 dGH
- Water Temp.
- 18–23℃
PeacefulGroupBreeding: Moderate
Sources: FishBase / Aqueon Goldfish Care Guide
Morphs (Varieties)
Goldfish varieties are line-bred for body shape, tail type, scale type, and coloration. Traits such as protruding eyes, transparent scales (calico), and albinism are single-locus traits.
PolygenicContinuous trait from multiple genes; intensified by selective breeding.
Head growth (wen)
Line-bredEstablished by selective line breeding.
Deep body / dorsal humpFantail (paired caudal)Red coloration
Sources: Wikipedia - Goldfish (Varieties) / Goldfish — Wikipedia (Japanese edition, varieties)
A curated selection of notable morphs. Inheritance modes are a breeding-planning guide; actual appearance varies with combos.
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: (Linnaeus, 1758)
Synonyms: Cyprinus auratus Linnaeus, 1758, Carassius auratus auratus (Linnaeus, 1758), Cyprinus thoracatus Valenciennes, 1842, Carassius burgeri Temminck & Schlegel, 1846, Cyprinus chinensis Gronow, 1854
Authority databases: FishBase · GBIF · FishBase: Carassius auratus · GBIF: Carassius auratus
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
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