Scientific Name:  Carassius auratus

The Red Ranchu Goldfish is a classic fancy goldfish known for its rounded body, smooth back without a dorsal fin, and rich red coloration. Often referred to as the “king of goldfish,” the Ranchu features a distinctive head growth called a wen, giving it a unique and elegant appearance.

Scientific Name: Carassius auratus

Temperament: Peaceful

Diet: High-quality goldfish pellets, flakes, vegetables, and frozen foods

Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons

Temperature: 65–75°F (18–24°C)

pH: 6.5–7.5

Adult Size: 5–7 inches

Behavior: Red Ranchu Goldfish are slow swimmers and do best with other peaceful fancy goldfish varieties. They thrive in aquariums with strong filtration, stable water conditions, and open swimming areas without sharp decorations.

Notes: Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ.

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Domestic shipping only! Sorry, we cannot ship to anyone in Hawaii & Washington State.

We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.

Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week

Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)

Note: color may be slightly off from photo.

We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.

Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.

Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.

we do not refund shipping costs