Fancy Goldfish
Ranchu
Key facts
- Temperature15–24 °C
- Adult size18 cm
- WaterFresh
Full profile
- Body
- Very round, without a dorsal fin
- Tail
- Double, short, pointing downward
- Head
- Prominent cap
- Size
- 10 – 18 cm
- Temperature
- 15 – 24°C
Notes: The “king of goldfish” in Japan—highly prized in competitions. No dorsal fin = reduced stability. Swims with a characteristic swaying motion. For experts.
