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Golden Orfe Large

Leuciscus idus var. auratus

Origin: Europe (captive bred)

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Water Parameters

Temperature422 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6.58
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GH (Hardness)520 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)312 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH

Quick Stats

Max Size
50 cm
Min Tank
3000 L
Lifespan
10-15
Swimming Level
Top
Schooling
Yes (3–20+)
Diet
Omnivore
Temperament
Peaceful; very active surface-oriented schooling fish

About

Large-grade Golden Orfe offer instant visual impact in an established garden pond, their vivid orange flanks catching the light as they cruise in loose schools near the water surface. These specimen fish are robust and fully cold-hardy, tolerating Northern European winters without issue. Golden Orfe are prized show fish throughout Belgium and the Netherlands for their active, surface-oriented behavior and the life and movement they bring to large water garden displays.

Care Guide

Requires a large, well-oxygenated pond of at least 3,000 L. Golden Orfe are highly sensitive to low oxygen levels — ensure strong surface agitation, especially in warm summer weather. Fully cold-tolerant; keep in groups of at least 3–5. Feed quality floating pond pellets seasonally. Compatible with koi, other orfe, and rudd. They are active surface feeders and will readily take insects and floating food.

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