Red Cap Oranda Goldfish – High Grade

Red Cap Oranda Goldfish (Carassius auratus)

Our Hight Grade Red Cap Oranda (Carassius auratus) is a classic fancy goldfish variety, instantly recognisable for its bright red head growth, known as a wen, contrasting beautifully against a pure white body. These 4-5cm juveniles are hand-selected for wen development, body shape and fin quality.

As they grow, their wen becomes more pronounced and their fins lengthen, giving them a graceful and elegant swimming style. Because of their calm temperament, Red Cap Orandas are ideal for peaceful cold-water aquariums.

Care Information
Care Level: Easy to Moderate
Max Size: 15–20 cm
Diet: Omnivore (sinking pellets, flakes, vegetables, frozen foods)
Temperature: 18–22 °C
pH: 7.0–8.0
Purchase Size: 4–5cm

Tank Setup and Conditions

Red Cap Orandas require a spacious, unheated aquarium with stable water parameters and gentle filtration. A single fish needs at least 60 litres, although more space is recommended for groups.

Their wen and flowing fins make them prone to injury, so it’s best to avoid sharp décor, strong currents and aggressive tank mates. In addition, weekly water changes and good oxygenation help maintain health and encourage strong wen growth.

Smooth gravel or sand, soft plants and rounded ornaments create a safe and enriching habitat. For suitable products, visit our Aquarium Accessories and Water Treatments collections.

Feeding Requirements

Red Cap Orandas are enthusiastic feeders but benefit from a balanced and varied diet to maintain health and colour. Therefore, choose sinking pellets or soak flake foods before feeding.

Recommended foods include:

• Sinking goldfish pellets

• Blanched spinach, peas or courgette

• Frozen bloodworm or daphnia

Explore our full range of Fish Foods for trusted sinking and frozen diets. Feed once or twice daily in small amounts, removing any uneaten food promptly to keep the water clear.

Compatibility and Behaviour

Red Cap Orandas are peaceful and mix well with other slow-moving fancy goldfish such as Ranchu, Pearlscales or Fantails. However, they should not be kept with fast single-tail varieties like Comets or Shubunkins, which can outcompete them for food.

With regular care and a stable environment, they become interactive and will often recognise their keepers at feeding time. Their vivid red wen and flowing fins make them a striking centrepiece in any aquarium.

Why Choose Our Red Cap Oranda?

• Iconic bright red wen with pure white body

• Fully acclimatised and feeding confidently

• Perfect for peaceful fancy goldfish aquariums

• Suitable for beginners and experienced aquarists

• Free UK delivery and expert advice included

Related Coldwater Products
Fish Foods – Sinking diets and frozen food options
Water Treatments – Maintain safe and healthy tank conditions
Accessories – Filtration, décor and essentials for goldfish care

Learn more about Oranda goldfish on Wikipedia.

If you require any advice on keeping Orandas, contact us and speak to a member of the team.