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Tricolor Oranda
IntermediateCarassius auratus var.
Oranda with red, white, and black tricolor pattern. Unlike calico, colors are clearly separated on opaque scales. Well-balanced tricolor specimens are stunning and command high prices.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
15〜28℃
Lifespan
10-15 years
Size
15-25cm
Diet
Goldfish pellets, bloodworms, color-enhancing food
About
The Tricolor Oranda is an Oranda—developing the head wen—showing red, white, and black in clearly distinct colors. Unlike the calico (nacreous) pattern, where colors show translucently, here the colors develop on opaque ordinary scales with sharp boundaries, so the contrast of each color appears crisp. Individuals with a good balance of red, white, and black and a well-arranged pattern are very beautiful and rated highly at shows. The body follows the rounded Oranda form with longer tail fins and the fish swims gently. Clean water is important for healthy wen development and for maintaining the three colors, with care taken to keep the wen's grooves free of debris. Keep it in a tank of 60 liters or more with strong filtration, regular water changes, and color-conscious feeding. Being a slow swimmer, it pairs well with similarly calm varieties.
Lifespan of the Tricolor Oranda
The Tricolor Oranda lives 10-15 years.
Size of the Tricolor Oranda
The Tricolor Oranda grows to 15-25cm.
Temperature & humidity for the Tricolor Oranda
The ideal temperature for the Tricolor Oranda is 15〜28℃.
The ideal water temperature for the Tricolor Oranda is 18〜23℃.
Basic Info
Origin
China
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)Tricolor 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
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The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Carassius auratus var. (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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