Oranda Goldfish

Carassius auratus

A fancy goldfish crowned with a raspberry-like head growth called a wen.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

65–75°F

pH

6.5–8

Hardness

5–20 dGH

Max size

8 in

Min tank

30 gal

Temperament

Peaceful

Social

Social (2+)

Swim level

All

Diet

Omnivore

Care level

Beginner

Lifespan

10-15 years

Breeding

Egg-scatterer

Suitability

Common

Origin

Cultivated (East Asia origin)

A popular round-bodied fancy goldfish topped by a fleshy 'wen' that develops with age. Like all fancy goldfish it is a messy eater needing strong filtration and plenty of water volume. Keep with other fancy types, not fast single-tails.