The Oranda’s are one of the most popular variety of goldfish in the world, especially the Redcap Oranda which is very popular. The Oranda is a beautiful gold fish with a large round body, shimmering scales, and a long flowing split caudal fin that fans out when it comes to a stop. The Oranda is also a delicate Goldfish and is recommended for the more experience hobbyist.
Common Name	Black Oranda, Oranda
Scientific Name	Carassius Auratus Auratus
Size	20 cm
Origin	Asia, Central Asia and China
Tank Setup	Slow moving Goldfish setup
Temperature	20 – 27 degrees
Feeding	Omnivorous, will eat pretty much anything.  There are also special Oranda formulas for making the Oranda’s crown and colours more impressive.
Gender	Bit hard to tell but during breeding season the males will have little white prickles on their scales, called breeding tubercles. The females are also a bit fatter then the males if looked from above.