{"product_id":"assorted-ryukin-goldfish","title":"Assorted Ryukin Goldfish","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAssorted Ryukin Goldfish - High-Backed Body Shape, Mixed Colours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Assorted Ryukin Goldfish is known for its distinctively high-backed body shape, with a pronounced hump behind the head that sets it apart from the flatter profile of other fancy goldfish varieties, sold here in a mixed colour run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite that dramatic humped back, the Ryukin remains a peaceful, unhurried swimmer in keeping with the rest of the fancy goldfish group, and its rounded form pairs well with a flowing twin tail. It is a hardy, easy-to-keep variety once its slightly higher care needs are understood.\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, slower swimmer than single-tail goldfish — best kept with other fancy varieties, not fast comets that will out-compete them for food\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 Easy to Moderate\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 gentle flow and open swimming space suits this high-backed, rounder-bodied goldfish 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 to moderate — strong current can be tiring for this rounder-bodied, slower swimmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong filtration with regular partial water changes to manage waste load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn easy-feeding omnivore, the Ryukin does best on smaller portions offered a few times daily.\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 reduce the risk of swim bladder issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rounder-bodied fancy goldfish is a slower, more deliberate swimmer than single-tail comets and does best alongside other fancy varieties that share its gentler pace and won't out-compete it at feeding time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable tankmates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther fantail, ryukin or moor goldfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther similarly slow-swimming fancy 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":"5cm","offer_id":47863547363433,"sku":"PISCES-18064","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7cm","offer_id":47863547396201,"sku":"PISCES-30048","price":46.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"9cm","offer_id":47863547428969,"sku":"PISCES-18123","price":61.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/9520\/1897\/files\/5cm_Assorted_Ryukin_dce13e89-d54b-466c-9c6b-5cad1c06974c.jpg?v=1785898040","url":"https:\/\/n8aquatics.com\/products\/assorted-ryukin-goldfish","provider":"N8 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}