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Ranchu

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Size

2-3

₹850.00

The Ranchu is a hooded variety of goldfish native to Japan. It is referred to as the ‘king of goldfish” by the Japanese. Maruko more commonly refers to the egg-fish goldfish. Ranchus have egg-shaped bodies and deep bellies – between 5/8 to 3/4 the length of the fish. These goldfish have no dorsal fin. Breeding standards require that the back should not have any vestiges of the dorsal fin on it. The back should be rounded, not flat like a lion head. The area of the caudal peduncle should curve sharply downwards to meet the tail. The caudal peduncle itself is broad. A properly formed caudal peduncle avoids swimming motion impairments. The ranchu’s tail meets the caudal peduncle at a 45-degree angle, giving the fish a unique swimming motion. The tail lobes are rounded, and all other fins are paired.

Origin: Amazon Basin, Orinoco Basin and various rivers in the Guiana Shield in tropical South America. 
Location: Found in natural tributaries of the Amazon, Orinoco & Guiana Shield River in South America
Diet: They are omnivores, will readily accept most Tropical Flakes, Flakes, Spirulina flakes, Tropical Granules, Algae Rounds, Shrimp Pellets, frozen foods, GHM & BHM’s.
Adult Size: 6-10″
Recommended Tank Size: 130 liters+
Compatibility: Many aquarists don’t realize that angelfish grow quite large and have a bit of a temper. They are too aggressive for smaller tropical fish and too passive for cichlids. Choosing the right tank mates for freshwater angelfish requires a balance.

Though it can be tricky, plenty of fish do well with angelfish. Among them include some tetras, plecos, rainbowfish, and rams.

Preferred Water Parameters:

pH: 

TDS:

Temp:

Hardness:

Ammonia (NH₃):

Nitrite (NOâ‚‚):

Nitrate (NO₃):

Water Change:

6.8 – 7.5

Up to 150

28 – 30 Degree Celsius

3-8 KH

 0 ppm.

0 ppm.

<25 ppm.

Water Changes >50% Fortnight (Again depends on your setup)

SVR Aquatics ships exclusively within India to all States and Union Territories via Railways or Airways. Customers must collect railway shipments promptly or opt for door-to-door delivery with higher charges for airway shipments. Fish are shipped weekly or biweekly, packed in special styro boxes with GST charges. Live arrival is guaranteed on the first attempt, with a replacement for Dead On Arrival (DOA) reported within 2 hours. Refund/Return policies differ for live fish and dry goods/accessories, with a 25% cancellation fee for unshipped orders. Damaged or wrong items must be reported upon receipt for evaluation and resolution.

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The Ranchu is a hooded variety of goldfish native to Japan. It is referred to as the ‘king of goldfish” by the Japanese. Maruko more commonly refers to the egg-fish goldfish.

Ranchus have egg-shaped bodies and deep bellies – between 5/8 to 3/4 the length of the fish. These goldfish have no dorsal fin. Breeding standards require that the back should not have any vestiges of the dorsal fin on it. The back should be rounded, not flat like a lion head. The area of the caudal peduncle should curve sharply downwards to meet the tail. The caudal peduncle itself is broad. A properly formed caudal peduncle avoids swimming motion impairments. The ranchu’s tail meets the caudal peduncle at a 45-degree angle, giving the fish a unique swimming motion. The tail lobes are rounded, and all other fins are paired.