{"product_id":"calico-ranchu-carassius-auratus","title":"Calico Ranchu - Carassius auratus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalico Ranchu (Carassius auratus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Calico Ranchu is a distinctive fancy goldfish variety admired for its rounded body, smooth arched back and complete absence of a dorsal fin. Its calico colouration can include combinations of white, orange, red, black, blue-grey and metallic or pearlescent tones, making every individual visually unique. Peaceful and highly decorative, Ranchu are best suited to spacious, well-filtered aquariums with other slow-swimming fancy goldfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalico Ranchu, Ranchu Goldfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name (Latin):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarassius auratus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum \u003c\/strong\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 15–20 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater \u003c\/strong\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \/ Natural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Calico Ranchu is a selectively bred fancy goldfish variety descended from domesticated Carassius auratus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRanchu have been developed specifically for ornamental keeping and are recognised for their deep rounded body, curved back profile, short tail and characteristic head growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 18–24°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Range: 6.8–8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness: Moderate to Hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmonia\/Nitrite: 0 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrate: Kept low with regular maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalico Ranchu are calm and sociable fish that are best kept with other fancy goldfish of a similar size and swimming ability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid housing them with aggressive, fin-nipping or very fast-moving fish that may intimidate them or outcompete them at feeding time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffer a varied diet based around high-quality sinking goldfish pellets or granules.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplement with foods such as frozen or live daphnia, brine shrimp and bloodworm, together with suitable vegetable-based foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSinking foods are generally preferable for fancy goldfish, as they reduce excessive surface feeding and air swallowing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 120 litres for a small group, with additional space required as the fish grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFancy goldfish produce a considerable amount of waste, so generous aquarium volume and strong biological filtration are important for maintaining stable water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; 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