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They can reach about 4-8 inches in length and the average lifespan is 10-15 years if kept in well maintained goldfish aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goldfish2care4.com\/goldfish-types\/panda-moor-goldfish.html\"\u003ehttp:\/\/goldfish2care4.com\/goldfish-types\/panda-moor-goldfish.html\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquarists Across Canada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23329839186001,"sku":"GF2538M","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0096\/1298\/4401\/products\/Photo-1561144268575.jpg?v=1582009238"},{"product_id":"calico-ryukin-carassius-auratus","title":"RED AND WHITE RYUKIN BROAD TAIL (carassius Auratus) 3\" 2402","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful Ryukin Goldfish are a Japanese version of the Fantail Goldfish. They were developed from the common Fantail Goldfish. Like their Fantail counterpart, they are one of the more rounded or egg-shaped fancy goldfish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Ryukin Goldfish are easily differentiated from the Fantail by their extremely high back, which is often described as a dorsal hump. The hump starts in the neck region and gives a more pointed appearance to the Ryukin's head, They also have a wider caudal fin than the Fantail. A distinguishing feature common to both the Fantail and the Ryukin Goldfish is their split or double caudal (tail) fin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth Fantail Goldfish and Ryukin Goldfish are recommended for the beginner, but like all the goldfish with this rounded body shape, they can be susceptible to swim bladder problems. 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Exceptional koi can live for well over 100 years and the foundation on which everything else is built is a proper-sized pond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ideal pond size for keeping koi should hold at least 1,000-gallons of water. The very important thing when planning the size of your pond is the depth of water in it. Koi should be kept in at least 3-foot deep water to help your koi find cooler water in the summer and warmer water when it is cold. One thousand gallons of water should provide enough space for five koi fish, if all water parameters are correct.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most important things to keep in mind is the bottom of your pond should not be covered with hard gravel or rocks. Most koi fish enthusiasts use a completely smooth bottom or fine gravel. This is practical because koi spend most of the time at the bottom of the pond when it is cold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe deeper they rest during winter months, the warmer the water for them and when staying deep, they often make contact with the bottom surface. 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Exceptional koi can live for well over 100 years and the foundation on which everything else is built is a proper-sized pond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ideal pond size for keeping koi should hold at least 1,000-gallons of water. The very important thing when planning the size of your pond is the depth of water in it. Koi should be kept in at least 3-foot deep water to help your koi find cooler water in the summer and warmer water when it is cold. One thousand gallons of water should provide enough space for five koi fish, if all water parameters are correct.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most important things to keep in mind is the bottom of your pond should not be covered with hard gravel or rocks. Most koi fish enthusiasts use a completely smooth bottom or fine gravel. 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Its metallic scales are a deep, velvety black.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Black Moor is basically a black version of the Telescope Goldfish though its eyes don't protrude quite as far. The dark color and distinctive, bulging eyes have given rise to some descriptive names, such as the Dragon Eye Goldfish and Black Peony Goldfish. Black Moor juveniles are a dark bronze with flat eyes. As they mature, they become black, and their eyes begin to telescope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile most Black Moors stay black in all sorts of environments, some may change color with age, fading to gray. They can also revert to a metallic orange when kept in warmer water. Though these fish once were available with a beautiful veil tail, the specimens available today have a broad tail, a ribbon tail, or a butterfly tail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack Moors are very popular gold fish and can be found in collectors' tanks around the world. Their hardiness and ability to live in cold temperatures make them ideal pets. Along with the Fantail Goldfish, Ryukin Goldfish, Common Goldfish, Comet Goldfish, and Shubunkin Goldfish, the Black Moor are considered good beginner goldfish. However, unlike the similarly egg-shaped Fantail Goldfish and Ryukin Goldfish, the Black Moor must not be kept with highly competitive tankmates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditionally, most of these goldfish are hardy enough to live at colder temperatures (as long as the cooling drops only a few degrees a day), which makes them ideal for outdoor ponds. The Black Moor is the only exception. While the Black Moor is hardy enough to withstand colder temperatures, its telescopic eyes cause it to see poorly. Because of this, the Black Moor does not compete well for food and is also subject to injury and infection. The other hardy goldfish mentioned above make unsuitable companions for the Black Moor because they are all too competitive during feeding time. Better tankmates would be the similarly handicapped but less hardy Telescope Goldfish, Celestial Goldfish, and Water Bubble-Eye Goldfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/animal-world.com\/encyclo\/fresh\/goldfish\/BlackMoor.php\"\u003ehttp:\/\/animal-world.com\/encyclo\/fresh\/goldfish\/BlackMoor.php\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquarists Across Canada","offers":[{"title":"2\"","offer_id":43265270644984,"sku":"GF2536S","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0096\/1298\/4401\/products\/Photo_1564256121939.jpg?v=1592288573"},{"product_id":"calico-moor-carassius-auratus","title":"CALICO MOOR (Carassius Auratus) 2.5\"","description":"\u003cp\u003ethe Calico Moor belongs to the Moor family, has protruding eyes like its cousin the Black Moor and its available in a range of coloration from a mix of reds whites and blacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquarists Across Canada","offers":[{"title":"2.5\"","offer_id":43265275429112,"sku":"GF2537M","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0096\/1298\/4401\/products\/Photo_1564256866943.jpg?v=1594975502"},{"product_id":"bubble-eye-carassius-auratus","title":"BUBBLE EYE (Carassius Auratus) 2\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bubble Eyed Goldfish is considered one of the many varieties of fancy goldfish that we currently know of. 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Not only are these goldfish equipped with fluid filled sacs on their faces but, they are also unique in that they lack a dorsal fin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of these two physical traits creates not only a delicate fish but also a slow swimming fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/goldfisho.com\/bubble-eye-goldfish\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/goldfisho.com\/bubble-eye-goldfish\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquarists Across Canada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23700620378193,"sku":"GF2540S","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0096\/1298\/4401\/products\/Photo_1564256091403.jpg?v=1580769589"},{"product_id":"koi-butterfly-cyprinus-carpio-4","title":"KOI PLATINUM BUTTERFLY (Cyprinus Carpio) 6-6.75\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eKoi fish are a group of fish that originated from domesticated common carp (Cyprinus carpio). 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Exceptional koi can live for well over 100 years and the foundation on which everything else is built is a proper-sized pond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ideal pond size for keeping koi should hold at least 1,000-gallons of water. The very important thing when planning the size of your pond is the depth of water in it. Koi should be kept in at least 3-foot deep water to help your koi find cooler water in the summer and warmer water when it is cold. One thousand gallons of water should provide enough space for five koi fish, if all water parameters are correct.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most important things to keep in mind is the bottom of your pond should not be covered with hard gravel or rocks. Most koi fish enthusiasts use a completely smooth bottom or fine gravel. 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In the 1800’s, these fancy goldfish were introduced to the Japanese in hopes of further developing the breed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ranchu is highly sought after for goldfish competitions, especially in China and Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\" data-css=\"tve-u-161cfc5daee\"\u003eThese fancy goldfish have a round and chubby body shape that is similar to that of the Lionhead or the Oranda.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eranchu goldfish\u003cbr\u003eIn fact, they resemble the Lionhead so closely that they are often mistaken for them. Both goldfish breeds lack a dorsal fin which is one of the reasons for their restrictive swimming abilities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth the Lionhead and the Ranchu will sport a “hood”. 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Though these fish once were available with a beautiful veil tail, the specimens available today have a broad tail, a ribbon tail, or a butterfly tail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack Moors are very popular gold fish and can be found in collectors' tanks around the world. Their hardiness and ability to live in cold temperatures make them ideal pets. Along with the Fantail Goldfish, Ryukin Goldfish, Common Goldfish, Comet Goldfish, and Shubunkin Goldfish, the Black Moor are considered good beginner goldfish. However, unlike the similarly egg-shaped Fantail Goldfish and Ryukin Goldfish, the Black Moor must not be kept with highly competitive tankmates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditionally, most of these goldfish are hardy enough to live at colder temperatures (as long as the cooling drops only a few degrees a day), which makes them ideal for outdoor ponds. The Black Moor is the only exception. While the Black Moor is hardy enough to withstand colder temperatures, its telescopic eyes cause it to see poorly. Because of this, the Black Moor does not compete well for food and is also subject to injury and infection. The other hardy goldfish mentioned above make unsuitable companions for the Black Moor because they are all too competitive during feeding time. 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For others, there may be hardly any head growth at all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e@kingkoigoldfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnother thing to note about the Lionhead Goldfish is that they have a double caudal (tail) fin and a double anal fin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis variety of fish is similar to the Ranchu Goldfish which was a variant developed in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, the Lionhead's back has a less curved shape. 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Exceptional koi can live for well over 100 years and the foundation on which everything else is built is a proper-sized pond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ideal pond size for keeping koi should hold at least 1,000-gallons of water. The very important thing when planning the size of your pond is the depth of water in it. Koi should be kept in at least 3-foot deep water to help your koi find cooler water in the summer and warmer water when it is cold. One thousand gallons of water should provide enough space for five koi fish, if all water parameters are correct.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most important things to keep in mind is the bottom of your pond should not be covered with hard gravel or rocks. Most koi fish enthusiasts use a completely smooth bottom or fine gravel. 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In the 1800’s, these fancy goldfish were introduced to the Japanese in hopes of further developing the breed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ranchu is highly sought after for goldfish competitions, especially in China and Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\" data-css=\"tve-u-161cfc5daee\"\u003eThese fancy goldfish have a round and chubby body shape that is similar to that of the Lionhead or the Oranda.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eranchu goldfish\u003cbr\u003eIn fact, they resemble the Lionhead so closely that they are often mistaken for them. Both goldfish breeds lack a dorsal fin which is one of the reasons for their restrictive swimming abilities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth the Lionhead and the Ranchu will sport a “hood”. 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The most familiar pattern is “bi-colored” and are usually found in red and white or gold and white.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, the Ranchu can also be found in a calico pattern as well as a variety of solid colors (red, white, black and yellow-orange).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\" data-css=\"tve-u-161cfc5daee\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\" data-css=\"tve-u-161cfc5daee\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/goldfisho.com\/ranchu-goldfish\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/goldfisho.com\/ranchu-goldfish\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquarists Across Canada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44204627460344,"sku":"GF2501RWM","price":59.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0096\/1298\/4401\/files\/RED_AND_WHITE_RANCHU_Carassius_Auratus.jpg?v=1734733642"},{"product_id":"sakura-oranda-carassius-auratus-2","title":"SAKURA ORANDA (Carassius Auratus) 2\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis goldfish breed is a fat little fish with a brain-like growth on the top of their heads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brain-like growth begins to develop when the fish are around the age of 4 months old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe growth should be fully developed when the Oranda is around the age of 2 years old. 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However, Dragon Eyes are not straightforward fish to care for, and we don’t recommend them for complete beginners to goldfish keeping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aquarists Across Canada","offers":[{"title":"3\"","offer_id":44205006782712,"sku":"GF2528M","price":99.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0096\/1298\/4401\/files\/CALICO_DRAGONEYE_BROAD_TAIL_GOLDFISH_Carassius_Auratus.jpg?v=1734732153"},{"product_id":"ranchu-a-grade-carassius-auratus-4-5","title":"RANCHU CALICO A GRADE (Carassius Auratus) 4\"","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element tve_empty_dropzone\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ranchu Goldfish is certainly something to see! They have an impressive appearance that is similar to that of the Lionhead Fancy Goldfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-css=\"tve-u-16756897eef\" class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tve_image_frame\"\u003eThese chubby goldfish require an experienced goldfish owner who can appreciate their peaceful demeanor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-css=\"tve-u-16756897eef\" class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tve_image_frame\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element tve_empty_dropzone\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ranchu originated in China many years ago. They are one of the oldest\u003cspan\u003e types of fancy goldfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto date. In the 1800’s, these fancy goldfish were introduced to the Japanese in hopes of further developing the breed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ranchu is highly sought after for goldfish competitions, especially in China and Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-css=\"tve-u-161cfc5daee\" class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\"\u003eThese fancy goldfish have a round and chubby body shape that is similar to that of the Lionhead or the Oranda.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eranchu goldfish\u003cbr\u003eIn fact, they resemble the Lionhead so closely that they are often mistaken for them. Both goldfish breeds lack a dorsal fin which is one of the reasons for their restrictive swimming abilities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth the Lionhead and the Ranchu will sport a “hood”. 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Exceptional koi can live for well over 100 years and the foundation on which everything else is built is a proper-sized pond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ideal pond size for keeping koi should hold at least 1,000-gallons of water. The very important thing when planning the size of your pond is the depth of water in it. Koi should be kept in at least 3-foot deep water to help your koi find cooler water in the summer and warmer water when it is cold. One thousand gallons of water should provide enough space for five koi fish, if all water parameters are correct.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most important things to keep in mind is the bottom of your pond should not be covered with hard gravel or rocks. Most koi fish enthusiasts use a completely smooth bottom or fine gravel. 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In the 1800’s, these fancy goldfish were introduced to the Japanese in hopes of further developing the breed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ranchu is highly sought after for goldfish competitions, especially in China and Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-css=\"tve-u-161cfc5daee\" class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\"\u003eThese fancy goldfish have a round and chubby body shape that is similar to that of the Lionhead or the Oranda.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eranchu goldfish\u003cbr\u003eIn fact, they resemble the Lionhead so closely that they are often mistaken for them. Both goldfish breeds lack a dorsal fin which is one of the reasons for their restrictive swimming abilities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth the Lionhead and the Ranchu will sport a “hood”. 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