🐟 Calico Ranchu Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
🐟 Calico Ranchu Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
A Vibrant Calico Patchwork of Colours • A Smooth, Finless Arched Back • A Colourful King of Goldfish
📋 The Calico Ranchu Goldfish carries a vibrant calico patchwork of orange, red, white, blue and black, speckled with dark spots, on a plump, rounded body with a smooth, gracefully arched back free of a dorsal fin and a plush, bubbly head growth that fills out with age. This colourful form of the king of goldfish is a living work of art, and every calico is unique.
It's a captive-bred fancy goldfish, perfected in Japan. Every Calico Ranchu Goldfish we ship is feeding well.
This is a gentle, friendly, peaceful fish that paddles happily around the tank with a charming, waddling swim and 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
🎨 Calico Patchwork: Orange, red, white, blue and black
👑 King of Goldfish: A treasured classic in vibrant colour
🌊 Smooth Arched Back: Graceful and free of a dorsal fin
🧠 Plush Head Growth: Fills out as it matures
🦆 Charming Waddle: A short, tucked tail and plump body
💎 Unique Every Time: No two calico patterns alike
🧾 A Quick Look at the Calico Ranchu Goldfish
📛 Common Name: Calico Ranchu Goldfish
🔬 Scientific Name: Carassius auratus
👨👩👧 Family: Cyprinidae (carp and minnow family)
🌍 Origin: Captive-bred fancy variety, perfected in Japan
📏 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

















