Goldfish info pls...

Squid · 14-11-2002, 03:52 PM

hello ,
i have many questions about goldfish.
what is the difference between lionhead and ranchu.
also what size do they grow to?
how about bullhead and oranda?
what size do they grow?
how do youi sex them?
what are the color varieties?
which would look better all black , some balck and orange or calici?

14-11-2002, 09:43 PM

The difference is lionhead has a large head and shorter body. ranchu's head is smaller and has less "growths" on it. What they look for is a uniformly curved and smooth back. maybe look at some photos, might give you a better idea.

size varies , probably ~7" if you are lucky

bullhead and oranda -- not sure about bullhead.

male's pectoral fins have small white tubercles on them.

The colours depends on your liking.

Squid · 15-11-2002, 12:13 AM

thanks!!
are lionheads harder to care for than other goldfish? or do they require just the same care?

15-11-2002, 12:45 PM

about the same. small lionheads( <3") might be harder to keep compared to the other types.
If your air pumps fails abruptly and for a long period, lionheads might perish. same for the other types.

Squid · 15-11-2002, 05:16 PM

thanks!!
i'm really excited to buy goldfish...

hehehe
but have to get rid of my bichirs 1st

17-11-2002, 01:41 AM

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Originally posted by Squid
thanks!!
i'm really excited to buy goldfish...

hehehe
but have to get rid of my bichirs 1st

Don't go into hasty buying. Get some books with good picture reference. The book Goldfish from Hong Kong has excellent picture illustration of the different varieties of goldfish.

Make sure you have a big tank for goldfish and quarantine new fish for one month.

14-11-2002, 03:52 PM	#1
Squid Endangered Dragon Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 8,037	Goldfish info pls... hello , i have many questions about goldfish. what is the difference between lionhead and ranchu. also what size do they grow to? how about bullhead and oranda? what size do they grow? how do youi sex them? what are the color varieties? which would look better all black , some balck and orange or calici?

14-11-2002, 09:43 PM	#2
Y.S.ANG Guest Posts: n/a	The difference is lionhead has a large head and shorter body. ranchu's head is smaller and has less "growths" on it. What they look for is a uniformly curved and smooth back. maybe look at some photos, might give you a better idea. size varies , probably ~7" if you are lucky bullhead and oranda -- not sure about bullhead. male's pectoral fins have small white tubercles on them. The colours depends on your liking. Last edited by Y.S.ANG; 14-11-2002 at 09:48 PM.

15-11-2002, 12:13 AM	#3
Squid Endangered Dragon Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 8,037	thanks!! thanks!! are lionheads harder to care for than other goldfish? or do they require just the same care?

15-11-2002, 05:16 PM	#5
Squid Endangered Dragon Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 8,037	THANKS!! thanks!! i'm really excited to buy goldfish... hehehe but have to get rid of my bichirs 1st

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15-11-2002, 12:45 PM	#4
Y.S.ANG Guest Posts: n/a	about the same. small lionheads( <3") might be harder to keep compared to the other types. If your air pumps fails abruptly and for a long period, lionheads might perish. same for the other types.

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