9cm Tri Colour Oranda

The 9cm Tri Colour Oranda is a beautiful fancy goldfish featuring a combination of three contrasting colours and the distinctive rounded head growth, known as a wen, for which Orandas are famous.

Tri Colour Orandas can display combinations of white, orange, red, black and other darker markings, with every fish developing its own individual pattern. Their deep body, flowing fins and impressive colouration make them an excellent feature fish for a well-maintained fancy goldfish aquarium.

This listing is for an Oranda approximately 9cm in size. Individual size and colour pattern will naturally vary.

• Common Name: Tri Colour Oranda
• Scientific Name: Carassius auratus
• Variety: Fancy Goldfish – Oranda
• Approximate Size: 9cm
• Adult Size: Approximately 15–20cm+, with larger specimens possible
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Care Level: Moderate
• Minimum Tank Size: Approximately 75–100 litres for one adult, with significantly more space required for additional goldfish
• Temperature: Approximately 18–24°C
• pH: Approximately 6.5–8.0
• Diet: Omnivorous
• Aquarium Level: All levels
• Lifespan: 10+ years with appropriate care

Feeding

Tri Colour Orandas benefit from a varied, high-quality diet.

Suitable foods include:

• Quality sinking goldfish pellets
• Gel foods
• Suitable fresh or blanched vegetables
• Frozen brine shrimp
• Daphnia
• Other appropriate goldfish foods

Sinking foods are generally preferred for fancy goldfish as they reduce the amount of air swallowed while feeding at the surface.

Feed appropriate portions and avoid overfeeding.

Aquarium Care

Orandas produce a significant amount of waste and require excellent filtration and regular aquarium maintenance.

A suitable aquarium should provide:

• Strong biological and mechanical filtration
• Regular partial water changes
• Good oxygenation
• Plenty of open swimming space
• Smooth substrate
• Rounded or smooth decorations
• Stable water parameters

Avoid sharp rocks, decorations or hardscape that could damage the fish's delicate fins or wen.

Tank Mates

Tri Colour Orandas are best kept with other peaceful fancy goldfish with similar swimming and feeding abilities.

Suitable companions may include:

• Other Orandas
• Ranchu
• Fantails
• Ryukins
• Other compatible fancy goldfish

Care should be taken when mixing slower fancy varieties with very fast-swimming goldfish, as slower fish may struggle to compete effectively at feeding time.

Colour & Wen Development

One of the most attractive features of a Tri Colour Oranda is that every individual is different.

Depending on the individual fish, colouration may include combinations of:

• Red
• Orange
• White
• Black
• Darker contrasting markings

The distinctive wen develops around the head and can become more prominent as the fish matures.

Goldfish colouration can also change with age, genetics, diet, lighting and environmental conditions. The exact colour pattern present at 9cm is therefore not guaranteed to remain identical throughout the fish's life.

Important Information

Orandas can become considerably larger than their juvenile size and should not be considered suitable for very small aquariums or bowls.

Good water quality is especially important around the wen. Regularly observe the fish for changes to its swimming, feeding, skin, fins and head growth.

Shipping

• Australia-wide shipping available where permitted
• Fish are carefully packed for safe transport
• Local pickup available by appointment from Fins 'N' Feathers
• Shipping availability may depend on destination, weather conditions, fish size and applicable biosecurity restrictions

Live Arrival

Please inspect livestock immediately upon arrival. If there is an issue with your fish, contact Fins 'N' Feathers as soon as possible and within our applicable live-arrival period, providing clear photos of the fish in the unopened transport bag where required.

Live fish cannot be returned for change of mind.

This listing is for an approximately 9cm Tri Colour Oranda. As these are live animals, individual fish will naturally vary in exact size, body shape, wen development, finnage and colour pattern. Goldfish colouration may also continue to change as the fish matures.