{"product_id":"mixed-oranda-goldfish-carassius-auratus-fancy-goldfish","title":"Mixed Oranda Goldfish (Carassius auratus)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick up at \u003cstrong\u003e1885 Braselton Hwy, Suite D, Lawrenceville, GA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour order is reserved — we hold off on bagging until you arrive, so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMixed Oranda Goldfish\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCarassius auratus\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most beloved fancy goldfish varieties — recognized worldwide for its plump round body, flowing twin tail, and the distinctive raspberry-like \"wen\" growth that crowns its head as it matures. Our \u003cem\u003emixed\u003c\/em\u003e assortment rotates through the season and may include red, red-cap, calico, chocolate, blue, and full-bodied color morphs — come by the shop and pick your favorite directly from our display tanks at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003eSqueaky's Aquatics\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrandas are \u003cstrong\u003ecoolwater fancy goldfish\u003c\/strong\u003e — not tropical community fish. Plan a dedicated fancy-goldfish setup with strong filtration, lots of swimming room, and tank mates limited to other fancy goldfish (Ranchu, Ryukin, Telescope, Lionhead, Pearlscale). Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003efreshwater fish collection\u003c\/a\u003e for compatible options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate — hardy and personable, but they're heavy waste producers and demand strong filtration plus regular water changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons minimum for a single adult; add 15–20 gallons per additional Oranda. A long horizontal footprint beats a tall tank — they swim, not climb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–75°F (18–24°C). They tolerate cool home temps — no heater required in most homes, but avoid wild temperature swings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.4 — prefers slightly alkaline, hard water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–19 dGH — tolerant of a wide range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oversize it. Aim for a filter rated 2–3× the tank volume. Orandas are messy eaters and produce more waste than tropical fish their size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore. Feed quality sinking pellets like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/api-goldfish-pellets-premium-complete-nutrition-fish-food-for-healthy-growth-color\"\u003eAPI Goldfish Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e, supplemented with blanched peas (great for swim-bladder issues), spinach, zucchini, and occasional frozen brine or bloodworms. Feed twice daily in small amounts — overfeeding is the #1 cause of bloat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDécor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth rocks and rounded driftwood only — the wen is delicate and can scrape on sharp edges. Skip very fine substrate; rounded gravel or sand is safer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 years with good care, sometimes 20+ in well-maintained tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:520px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOranda Goldfish (Fancy Goldfish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarassius auratus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCyprinidae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSelectively bred from wild carp; originated in China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6–8 inches body length (plus wen and finnage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful, social, recognizes its keeper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eRaspberry-like \"wen\" headgrowth (develops ~1–2 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temp Class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCoolwater — not tropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNo — will nibble most live plants; use hardy options or silk décor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest with:\u003c\/strong\u003e other fancy goldfish — Ranchu, Ryukin, Telescope (Black Moor), Lionhead, Pearlscale, Bubble Eye, and other Orandas. Mixing fancy varieties is fine as long as everyone has similar swimming speed and body shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlgae helpers:\u003c\/strong\u003e trapdoor snails like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/white-wizard-snail-filopaludina-martensi-freshwater\"\u003eWhite Wizard Snail\u003c\/a\u003e tolerate cool water and won't outcompete your goldfish for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e common goldfish, comets, and shubunkins (faster swimmers will steal all the food and stress out the fancies); tropical community fish (water-temperature mismatch and slow Orandas get nipped); aggressive cichlids; fin-nippers like tiger barbs; and any predator large enough to eat them. \u003cstrong\u003eSkip plecos\u003c\/strong\u003e — they're known to suck on the slime coat of slow-moving fancy goldfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/api-goldfish-pellets-premium-complete-nutrition-fish-food-for-healthy-growth-color\"\u003eAPI Goldfish Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e — nutritionally complete sinking pellet, sized for fancy goldfish mouths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e — essential for water changes; detoxifies ammonia between cleanings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-complete-water-conditioner\"\u003eFritz Complete\u003c\/a\u003e — one-step conditioner, great alternative to Prime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/white-wizard-snail-filopaludina-martensi-freshwater\"\u003eWhite Wizard Snail\u003c\/a\u003e — coolwater-tolerant algae helper, compatible with fancy goldfish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eBrowse all fish foods\u003c\/a\u003e for treats, gel foods, and frozen options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Mixed\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWe rotate through whatever colors and patterns our supplier shipments bring in — expect a mix of red, red-cap, calico, blue, chocolate, and full-bodied morphs. Come into the shop and we'll net you the specific fish you want from the display tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen will the wen grow in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWen development typically starts around 6–12 months and is usually well-established by 1–2 years. Final wen size depends on genetics, diet, and water quality — a varied protein-rich diet and clean water encourage fuller growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep my Oranda with my tropical fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Orandas are coolwater fish (65–75°F) and tropical fish need 76–82°F. The temperature mismatch stresses both, and most tropical community fish are too fast or fin-nippy for slow round-bodied fancies. Keep Orandas in a dedicated fancy-goldfish setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a heater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUsually not. If your home stays between 65–78°F year-round, skip the heater. Use one only if your tank drops below 60°F or fluctuates more than 5°F overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are my goldfish floating sideways after feeding?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nClassic fancy-goldfish swim-bladder symptom — their compressed round bodies make them prone to it. Try presoaking pellets so they sink (don't take in air), fasting 24 hours, then offering blanched, deshelled peas. If it doesn't resolve in a few days, give us a call.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48801635598555,"sku":"8311017","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/EVERGREEN.2025.06.24_PP_ORANSM-5.jpg?v=1779483299","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/mixed-oranda-goldfish-carassius-auratus-fancy-goldfish","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}