RedCap Oranda
The Red Cap Oranda is a selectively bred fish and is considered more delicate than common goldfish varieties, requiring specific care to thrive. The Red Cap Oranda goldfish is a popular fancy goldfish variety known for its distinctive appearance: a pure white body and a prominent, bright red fleshy growth (wen) on its head. This unique contrast makes it a highly sought-after fish among aquarium enthusiasts. Appearance: The primary feature is the bright red wen, which can be likened to a raspberry or a crown, set against a shimmering silver or white, egg-shaped body. It has a long, flowing, fan-shaped double tail and well-developed fins.
Basic Information
Identification & Characteristics
Identification
The Red Cap Oranda goldfish is a popular fancy goldfish variety known for its distinctive appearance: a pure white body and a prominent, bright red fleshy growth (wen) on its head. This unique contrast makes it a highly sought-after fish among aquarium enthusiasts.
Sexual Dimorphism
Females have rounder, thicker bodies and a rounder vent, while males are slimmer and have a more oval vent. Males often develop small white spots called tubercles on their gill covers and fins during breeding, and their pectoral fins are longer and pointier compared to the shorter, rounder fins of females.
Behaviour Details
Living in small groups , naturally found at mid-depth and near the bottom.
Water Parameters
Reproduction
Goldfish exhibit a specific broadcast spawning pattern triggered primarily by environmental changes that mimic spring. The process involves distinct courtship behaviors, the external release of thousands of adhesive eggs and sperm, and a high risk of the eggs being eaten by the parents
Distribution & Origin
Native Origin
China
World Distribution
Destributed Most part of the Asia, America , Europe and Australian continents
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