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The Rose-Tail Oranda is a refined breed of fancy goldfish, known for its broad, deep body and flowing, multi-lobed tail that spreads like a rose in full bloom. It’s a modern development of the classic Oranda, originating from China and refined through Thai and Japanese selective breeding. The most beautiful and striking feature is the combination of its ornate tail and the “wen” — the fleshy growth that crowns its head. Together, they give the fish an aristocratic appearance that appeals to serious collectors and show breeders.
Despite its beauty, the Rose-Tail Oranda is a delicate fish. Its body is round and heavy, which affects buoyancy and makes it prone to swim bladder problems if overfed or kept in poor water. It thrives in cool, clean, stable water — ideally around 18–22 °C — with gentle flow and strong filtration. Rough decorations or sharp gravel should be avoided; their fins and wen are easily damaged. A single fish needs a spacious tank (at least 120 L) because it produces a lot of waste for its size.
Diet should be balanced and simple: high-quality sinking pellets, supplemented with fresh or frozen foods like bloodworms and daphnia, and occasional blanched vegetables to aid digestion. Feeding small portions several times a day works best. In return for this care, a healthy Rose-Tail Oranda grows into a slow, graceful fish that embodies quiet elegance — not loud or flashy, but calm and deliberate, much like the Japanese aesthetic it reflects.
In Melbourne and across Australia, a 12–14 cm