{"product_id":"kirin-ranchu-a-grade-carassius-auratus-4","title":"KIRIN RANCHU 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”. A “hood” is a head growth that is very brain-like in appearance. “Hoods” are also sometimes referred to as a Wen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile both fish have this head growth, the Lionhead’s hood is much more prominent on top of his head. The Ranchu’s hood is slightly less prominent and sometimes covers more than the top of their head.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Ranchu has a broad back and tail fins that fan out almost horizontally, whereas the Lionhead’s back is slightly flattened and tail fins fan out more vertically.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Ranchu Goldfish can come in a variety of colors and patterns. 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 data-css=\"tve-u-161cfc5daee\" class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-css=\"tve-u-161cfc5daee\" class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\"\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":49925872025848,"sku":"GF2451L","price":59.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0096\/1298\/4401\/files\/product_RANCHUKIRIN1760421622023.png?v=1783549245","url":"https:\/\/aquaristsacrosscanada.com\/products\/kirin-ranchu-a-grade-carassius-auratus-4","provider":"Aquarists Across Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}