Oranda
Carassius auratus
What you need to keep a Oranda
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pH
6.5–8
Temperature
18–23 °C
Where to buy
Compare prices from SA aquarium shops listing Oranda.
What Oranda costs in South Africa
10 price points from 5 shops over 90 days
R97
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SA median R255 across 5 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
Orandas are a very popular fancy goldfish known for the prominent, raspberry-like growth on their head called a 'wen' or 'crown'. They have an egg-shaped body and a double tail. The wen requires care as it can overgrow and is susceptible to infection.
Key traits
Care guide
Keeping Oranda healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Oranda's adult size and activity level. Provide hiding spots and stable, well-filtered water; it suits a community setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6.5–8 and 18–23°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Omnivore. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Peaceful. Keep it in a group for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Choose tankmates of similar size and temperament with the same water needs. Avoid fin-nippers and anything large enough to eat it.
Breeding
Breeding success with Oranda depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
Keeping goldfish?
Goldfish produce more waste per centimetre than almost anything else in the hobby.
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R97–1100 · Average: R557
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