{"product_id":"red-cap-oranda-goldfish-carassius-auratus-freshwater","title":"Red Cap Oranda Goldfish","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\u003eRed Cap Oranda Goldfish\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCarassius auratus\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most recognizable and beloved fancy goldfish — pearl-white body topped with a striking red \"wen\" (hood) on the head. Peaceful, slow-moving, and beginner-friendly, this cool-water classic is ideal for goldfish-only setups, single-species display tanks, and pond seasonals brought indoors. Browse all our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003efreshwater fish\u003c\/a\u003e or see the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/mixed-oranda-goldfish-carassius-auratus-fancy-goldfish\"\u003eMixed Oranda assortment\u003c\/a\u003e for color variety.\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\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons minimum for one Oranda; add 10–15 gallons per additional fish. Long, low-profile tanks beat tall ones — fancy goldfish swim horizontally and need room to turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–72°F. Orandas are \u003cem\u003ecool-water\u003c\/em\u003e fish — no heater needed in most homes. Avoid pairing with tropical species that demand 76°F+.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oversize it. Goldfish are heavy waste producers; target a filter rated for 2× your tank volume. A canister filter or HOB plus a sponge filter is ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater changes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30% weekly. Use a quality dechlorinator like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e on every refill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore — feed a high-quality \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/api-goldfish-pellets-premium-complete-nutrition-fish-food-for-healthy-growth-color\"\u003esinking goldfish pellet\u003c\/a\u003e as a staple. Sinking food is critical for fancy goldfish: their deep bodies and weak swim bladders make floating food a buoyancy hazard. Supplement with blanched veggies (peas, zucchini) once or twice a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate \u0026amp; decor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare-bottom or smooth river stone. Skip sharp gravel and sharp rockwork — Orandas bump into things and can tear the wen.\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=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;width:42%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eRed Cap Oranda 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\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAquaculture (East Asian fancy strain)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner-friendly\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Adult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6–8 in (occasionally larger)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e30 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e65–72°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e7.0–7.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eModerate to hard (8–20 dGH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore — sinking pellets, blanched veggies\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\u003eHouse Orandas with \u003cem\u003eother fancy goldfish only\u003c\/em\u003e. Their slow swimming and limited vision (the wen can partially block their eyes as it grows) means they get outcompeted at feeding time and stressed by fast tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood tank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other fancy goldfish — Ranchu, Telescope, Black Moor, Ryukin, Pearlscale, other Orandas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common goldfish and koi (grow much larger, swim much faster), tropical community fish (temperature mismatch), fin-nippers (tetras, barbs), and any aggressive cichlids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInverts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most snails and shrimp will be eaten — Orandas treat small inverts as food.\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;\"\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 — sinking staple food formulated for goldfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e — removes chlorine, chloramine, and detoxifies ammonia during water changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-bacto-surge-foam-filter-sponge-freshwater-saltwater\"\u003eHikari Bacto-Surge Foam Filter\u003c\/a\u003e — extra biological filtration for heavy-waste goldfish tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003eWater care \u0026amp; treatments\u003c\/a\u003e — test kits, conditioners, and bacterial supplements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eAll fish foods\u003c\/a\u003e — staple, treat, and supplemental diets\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\u003eDo I need a heater for an Oranda?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUsually no. Orandas thrive at 65–72°F, the range most heated homes naturally sit in. A heater is only useful if your room drops below ~60°F for extended periods, or to stabilize an unheated basement tank in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big will the \"wen\" (red cap) grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe wen develops over the first 1–2 years and continues thickening for 3+ years. Good water quality and a varied diet rich in protein and color enhancers help it develop fully. A heavy wen can partially obscure vision, so keep decor smooth and feeding-spots predictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep an Oranda in a fancy goldfish bowl?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Bowls are unfiltered and far too small. A single Oranda needs 30 gallons of well-filtered, well-oxygenated water to thrive long-term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is the fish you ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWe're local pickup only — sizes vary by current stock. Most Red Cap Orandas in our display tank are 2–3 inches (juvenile to sub-adult). Stop by the store or call ahead for current sizing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48801633763547,"sku":"8310257","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/images_2_fc24c97e-39a9-477e-a474-47033c0265b7.jpg?v=1779483188","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/red-cap-oranda-goldfish-carassius-auratus-freshwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}