Introduction: Oranda Goldfish Care Basic Facts:
Oranda Goldfish is characterized by the bubble-shaped growth on its head. This fascinating growth is called “wen”. The wen of the Oranda goldfish can become very large. For larger Orandas, this can lead to some visual impairment and swimming problems. These fish can be very difficult swimmers and this problem increases as the wen grows, making the Oranda goldfish increasingly top heavy.
Tank Requirements:
Oranda goldfish can grow up to 8-12″ in length. The egg-shaped bodies of these fish also take up a lot of space in an aquarium. Due to this size, it is recommended that in order to provide proper Oranda goldfish care, you should have a tank of at least 20-30 gallons.This tank should be larger if housing more than one fish.
Another important part of Oranda goldfish care is aeration of the water. Goldfish, in general, tend to be oxygen pigs. To keep your fish happy and healthy, it is best to have a tank with a good surface area exposed to air. This, combined with a quality filter, can help ensure that the water is moving enough and that the oxygen content in the water remains high. If you see that your fish tends to hang at the top of the water, this could be a sign of a lack of oxygen. The best solution is to increase the movement of the water on the surface of the water or add an air pump that can use bubbles to increase the oxygen content.
Tanks for this fish must also provide adequate filtration. While the Oranda is a hardy goldfish good for beginners, it can also be a very messy fish. It is recommended to maintain a filter that works 10 times the volume of the aquarium per hour. This is especially necessary if you are housing multiple fish in one tank.
Tankmates:
Because this fish is beautiful we can make it very top heavy, it is a very clumsy and slow swimmer for a fish. To provide the best possible care for the Oranda goldfish, it is best to refrain from housing this goldfish with faster, more agile fish. It is also advisable to keep aquarium decorations smooth and avoid sharp edges that an Oranda could cut itself on. Like all goldfish, the Oranda is not a suitable tankmate for tropical fish due to differences in size, preferred temperature, and diet.
Another important part of Oranda goldfish care is aeration of the water. Goldfish, in general, tend to be oxygen pigs. To keep your fish happy and healthy, it is best to have a tank with a good surface area exposed to air. This, combined with a quality filter, can help ensure that the water is moving enough and that the oxygen content in the water remains high. If you see that your fish tends to hang at the top of the water, this could be a sign of a lack of oxygen. The best solution is to increase the movement of the water on the surface of the water or add an air pump that can use bubbles to increase the oxygen content.
Oranda Breeding:
Oranda goldfish are egg layers. They will find a suitable place in the tank to lay their eggs and the male will fertilize them. Once the eggs are laid, the goldfish rearing duties are over. If you hope to raise some of the fry, you’ll want to have a second tank to move the parents around after the eggs are fertilized, as they will eat their own eggs!
If you are trying to breed Oranda, you will need to know the sex of the fish. This can be very difficult to figure out as both genders are very similar. In most cases, female Orandas will be larger than males, but the only way to tell is by watching them mate or venting fish. A good LFS could ventilate the fish at the time of purchase.
While Oranda goldfish care is fairly simple, it should be taken seriously. These beautiful fish can live for more than 20 years!
