Lionhead Red Goldfish
Carassius auratus
Origin: Captive bred
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 18 cm
- Min Tank
- 120 L
- Lifespan
- 10-14
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- peaceful
About
The Lionhead Red Goldfish is the Chinese counterpart to the Japanese Ranchu, with a massive raspberry-like wen covering the entire head and a straight back without a dorsal fin. The bold all-red variety is characterful and striking, making a strong visual statement in any aquarium. Provide good filtration as the wen can trap debris.
Care Guide
House in a well-filtered aquarium of at least 120 L with cool, oxygenated water (10–22°C). Avoid mixing with fast-swimming goldfish varieties. Feed sinking goldfish pellets to reduce air ingestion. Maintain clean water as the wen traps debris easily. Social with other Lionhead and Ranchu varieties.
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