The red cap oranda is a beautiful, strikingly colored fish, which belongs to the Cyprinidae family. Like other cold-water cyprinids, it is a man-made cultivar. These pet fish are a peaceful, schooling species that are well suited for a community tank. The red cap oranda, unlike the Common Goldfish which has long slender body, this fancy goldfish is one of the more rounded or egg-shaped fancy goldfish. The Redcap Oranda is totally white except for a cherry red hood on its head, which looks just like a cap. All of its fins are paired except the dorsal fin, and the tail fin is usually split. Beyond their overall good looks, these fancies are favored for their hood. This is a fleshy growth on the top of the head known as the wen. The wen will start to show when the fish are about 3 - 4 months old, but it really begins to form up at about 1 - 2 years and will be completely developed in 2 - 2 1/2 years.

Things to know about the Red cap oranda

The Redcap Oranda Fancy Goldfish can be confused with the Lionhead Goldfish when their coloring is very similar. The Redcap Oranda Goldfish are very popular and widely available, but they are considered delicate and not recommended as a beginner fish. Unlike the flat-bodied types of goldfish, they have a lower tolerance for pollution and cannot tolerate extremely cool temperatures. The hood is subject to infection from debris, bacteria, and fungi that settles in the tiny folds.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT FEEDING AQUARIUM FISH

In nature, fish eat whenever they are hungry and the food is available. If food sources are plentiful, they will eat several times a day. On the other hand, if food sources are scarce, they might go for days between meals. For this reason, fish are very opportunistic and will eat whenever they have a chance. Regardless of one or two feedings, the key is to keep each feeding very small. Do Not overfeed your fish. Whenever in doubt, the best practice is to underfeed your fish. There are a lot of health concerns related to overfeeding your fish. Read more Link 1, Link 2, Link 3, link 4

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