{"product_id":"lemon-head-oranda-7-8cm-chinese-fancy-goldfish","title":"Lemon Head Oranda 7-8cm Chinese Fancy Goldfish","description":"\u003cp\u003eLovely Lemonhead Oranda 7-8cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos are of our actual stock available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e If you would like to see more photos please get in touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Oranda Goldfish is one of the most popular goldfish in the world. It is favoured for its hood, a fleshy growth on the top of its head called the wen. The wen starts to show at about 3 - 4 months, but only really begins to form at about 1 - 2 years.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003cspan class=\"txxDge notranslate\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eWen (Headgrowth):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe defining feature, resembling a raspberry or crown, develops as they mature and is highly prized.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDeep, stout body, similar to a Ryukin but without the high back hump.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eTail:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLong, flowing, four-lobed (quadruple) tail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNumerous varieties including red cap, calico, chocolate, blue, panda, and tricolor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCan grow large, often 8-12 inches (20-30 cm).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePeaceful, suitable for community tanks with other fancy goldfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eCare Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eTank:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLarge tanks with efficient filtration are essential due to their messy nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAvoid sharp objects that could harm the wen; plants like Elodea are good but may be eaten.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eConsistent, clean water is crucial; they prefer neutral to slightly alkaline conditions (pH 7.0-8.0) and temperatures around 65-75°F (18-24°C).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOmnivores; high-protein diets and occasional peas (soaked) can aid digestion and wen development, but feed small amounts frequently as they lack a true stomach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eSwimming:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSlow swimmers; avoid housing with fast fish like Comets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Newlyn-pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55769344704891,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0475\/9656\/8730\/files\/IMG_5329.jpg?v=1789918503","url":"https:\/\/newlynpets.co.uk\/products\/lemon-head-oranda-7-8cm-chinese-fancy-goldfish","provider":"Newlyn-pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}