{"product_id":"red-cap-oranda-goldfish","title":"Red Cap Oranda Goldfish","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRed Cap Oranda Goldfish - Iconic White Body With a Bold Red Cap\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Cap Oranda Goldfish shows a clean white body topped with a distinctive red cap of raspberry-like wen growth across the crown of its head, one of the most iconic and recognisable colour combinations in the fancy goldfish world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat wen growth continues to develop as the fish matures, so the cap becomes fuller and more pronounced over time, while the rest of the body stays true to its classic Oranda shape. It's a slow, graceful swimmer that needs a little extra attention to water quality because of its head growth.\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 gentle flow and no sharp decor suits the Red Cap Oranda, whose head growth is more delicate than a plain-headed goldfish.\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 appropriate for its wen-covered mouth area.\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":"5cm","offer_id":47863547461737,"sku":"PISCES-18066","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7cm","offer_id":47863547494505,"sku":"PISCES-18082","price":46.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/9520\/1897\/files\/5cm_Red_Cap_Oranda_954c40d0-07d5-4563-b354-df9945d6999f.jpg?v=1785897998","url":"https:\/\/n8aquatics.com\/products\/red-cap-oranda-goldfish","provider":"N8 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}