My New Calico Orandas (what Is Gh) Options

[HappyBuddha]

Swee boh?

I know I once said I don't like Oranda but... lately I've been quite fascinated by them especially if they have massive headgrowth. I also said I don't like calico goldfish ... but... given a choice... I still prefer a "normal" goldfish.

Here's the first of two I bought in Hong Kong.

[LASERGUY]

I'm not a big fan of calico too unless there's little black (it's no wonder I like the sakura variety though.)  They still have some black markings and [evil grin] I've been wondering if keeping them in a lower pH water will "help" them lose the black colours like a black ranchu would.  Hahaha.

In my earlier posting, I mentioned both of them tend to swim with the head tilted downwards somewhat.  It turns out my suspicion was correct; the low water depth of the tub was the cause.  I now keep them in 12 inches of water and they seem to be able to swim level. 

I'm getting more and more fascinated by Orandas.  These two are crazy goldfish.  They are constantly looking out for food.  Any speck of foreign object in the tank would end up in their mouth.  They are constantly exploring the tank and nibbing everything in sight including my finger. 

I'll update their pics soon.

Welcome aboard! 

Errr... Buddha, lower pH will darken your fishes instead of lighten them.
Was told by a thai breeder that to lower the pH to 6.8 for thai black ranchu to maintain it's chacoal black colouration.