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Quick Facts

Scientific Name : Carassius Auratus

Size : Up to 10 inches

Diet : Usual Food

Water Conditions : 18 - 26 ºC; pH 6.5-7.5; dH 4-20

Care Level : Easy

Reproduction : Egg Layers

Carassius Auratus

The Carassius Auratus , can be found at Asia, China and Japan. White and Black Oranda Goldfish are most easily recognized by their interesting head growth, which is called a "wen". It is interesting to note that these Orandas are born without a wen. Rather it develops as they mature. The actual size of the head growth will vary between individuals. Head growth takes one to two years to fully develop. Carassius Auratus have long fins, including a dorsal fin. The caudal fins are divided down about 90 percent of their length. They can have caudal fins that are about one and a half times the length of their bodies. The pelvic and pectoral fins are usually rounded and of medium length. They are well matched in size and appearance.

Male Carassius Auratus usually indicate a readiness to breed by developing small white tubercles over their gill coverings, pectoral fins, and heads. As the parents will often eat up the eggs, they should be separated from the eggs. These fish can produce thousands of eggs. The fry will hatch in 5-6 days. The fry should be fed small pieces of live or prepared foods designed for egg-laying fish.

Carassius Auratus are very social animals and thrive in a community. Not only are they a great community fish but they are great scavengers as well.

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