{"product_id":"assorted-ranchu-goldfish","title":"Assorted Ranchu Goldfish","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAssorted Ranchu Goldfish - Curved Dorsal-Less Back With a Wen, Mixed Colours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Assorted Ranchu Goldfish is known for its smooth, curved back with no dorsal fin at all, paired with a wen head growth similar to the Oranda's, giving it a compact, egg-like silhouette that's instantly distinct from other fancy varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout a dorsal fin to aid stability, the Ranchu swims in a slow, gentle arc that suits its calm temperament perfectly, and its wen continues to develop and thicken as it matures. This mixed colour run means every fish carries its own individual head growth and colour combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt N8 Aquatics, our fish are carefully raised and conditioned to ensure healthy stock suited to home aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eSpecies Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 L minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, slow swimmer — best kept with other similarly slow fancy goldfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–24°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate (the wen\/head growth can trap debris, so water quality needs close attention)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eIdeal Habitat and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 150 L or larger tank with a soft, flat substrate and gentle flow suits the Ranchu's dorsal-less, slow-swimming build well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–24°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle — this slow, rounder-bodied swimmer prefers calm water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong filtration with frequent partial water changes, as the wen growth can trap debris and affect water quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis omnivore does best on smaller, more frequent feeds suited to its curved, compact body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoldfish flake or pellet sized for a smaller mouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlanched vegetables such as peas or zucchini\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasional frozen bloodworm or brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller, more frequent feeds to help avoid swim bladder issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs one of the slowest-swimming fancy goldfish varieties, wen-headed goldfish do best kept exclusively with other similarly slow, rounder-bodied fancy goldfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable tankmates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther Oranda or Ranchu goldfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther slow-swimming fancy goldfish varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful, cold-tolerant snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid fast single-tail comets, which will out-compete them for food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWhy Buy From N8 Aquatics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully raised aquarium fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, well-conditioned stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong genetics and vibrant colouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreeder support if you have questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder in Central Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure you are able to collect your fish before placing an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to fully cycled aquariums suitable for the species being kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure your aquarium setup and tankmates are appropriate before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N8 Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":47863547658345,"sku":"PISCES-18099","price":51.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/9520\/1897\/files\/7cm_Assorted_Ranchu_691ac8b0-629d-4224-b61b-8a8e6df08462.jpg?v=1785898029","url":"https:\/\/n8aquatics.com\/products\/assorted-ranchu-goldfish","provider":"N8 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}