Lionhead And Ranchu Difference Options

[stan]

Hi, i just found this web site,

I posted above topic on above at arofanatics, thought i would post it here to get better response.

What is the difference between a Lionhead and a ranchu?

Lionhead-- much head growth, short stout body, small tail.

Ranchu- less head growth, longer body, open tail.

Or
Liohead is for side view,
Ranchu for top view,

Are these 2 species of fish or the same fish bred differently to have different attributes.[COLOR=orange][SIZE=7]


someone pls enlighten,

[HappyBuddha]

Lionhead is the same as ranchu??? 

No lah... no wonder more and more people got confused. It is quite acceptable that LFS are ignorant about this but to claim this in a respectable goldfish forum is really unacceptable 

Ranchus are developed from Lionhead, but they are definitely not Lionhead. They have different sets of criteria

Good lionheads are GOOD LIONHEADS. They'll never change into ranchus just because they are handsome. They are handsome simply bec they are good lionheads.

Grab it when you see a GOOD LIONHEAD, bec it is difficult to come by.....

Hi BB

What's happening here is here a simple explanation to newbies who have trouble differentiating a lionhead from a ranchu.

The analogy given by Stan is simple enough and correct enough to help newbies a little. Hopefully they can understand the basic differences first before they probe deeper.

It's obvious you understand the difference between lionhead and ranchu. You have to put yourself in their shoes to understand why your explanation will be very difficult and continues to draw a blank for them.



Don't worry about it being misleading... it not that far off and those who already understand won't be be bothered to read this thread to begin with.