🐟 Black Lionchu Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
🐟 Black Lionchu Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
A Velvety Black Body • A Big, Plush Lion's Mane Head Growth • A Thai-Bred Fancy Goldfish Champion
📋 The Black Lionchu Goldfish carries a deep, velvety black body with a big, plush head growth like a lion's mane, a smooth, finless arched back and a short, tucked tail. Developed in Thailand by blending the Lionhead and the Ranchu, the Lionchu has become one of the most celebrated show goldfish in the world, and this black form is dramatic and striking.
It's a captive-bred fancy goldfish, developed in Thailand. Every Black Lionchu Goldfish we ship is feeding well.
This is a gentle, friendly, peaceful fish that paddles happily around the tank, its head growth filling out as it matures, and it quickly learns to come to the front at feeding time. It's best kept with other slow-moving fancy goldfish and grows up to 15cm, so an 80L tank suits it well.
💡 Highlights
🖤 Velvety Black Body: Deep, dark and dramatic
🦁 Lion's Mane Head Growth: Big, plush and impressive
🇹🇭 Thai-Bred Champion: Developed in Thailand
🌊 Smooth Arched Back: Graceful and free of a dorsal fin
🦆 Charming Waddle: A short, tucked tail and plump body
🤗 Friendly Character: Comes to the front at feeding time
🧾 A Quick Look at the Black Lionchu Goldfish
📛 Common Name: Black Lionchu Goldfish (also Lion-Ranchu)
🔬 Scientific Name: Carassius auratus
👨👩👧 Family: Cyprinidae (carp and minnow family)
🌍 Origin: Captive-bred fancy variety, developed in Thailand
📏 Max Size: Up to 15cm (≈ 6")
💧 pH Range: 6.5-7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 18-27°C (64-81°F)
🧠 Care Level: Intermediate
💖 Temperament: Peaceful and friendly
🌿 Planted Tank Safe: Yes, with soft, hardy plants
🏠 Min Tank Size: 80 L (≈ 21 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: All levels
🧬 Stock Type: Captive-bred
⏳ Lifespan: 10-15 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore
🐣 Reproduction: Egg-scatterer

















