Oranda Lion Head Red Cap (Red Head) 6-8 cm - Carassius Auratus - Red Fish

Carassius Auratus Oranda Red CapIt is a variety of Carassius Auratus selected for the spectacular appearance of the redhead (Wen). The body is ovoid and squat, with prominent abdomen and slim caudal peduncle. The eyes are small and slightly protruding. The mouth is terminal, free of teeth, with pharyngeal bones to triple food.
The dorsal fin is trapezoidal, long and triangular ventralies, while the caudal fin is divided into two flaps together above, forming a "roof" appearance.

The color of the body is mainly white milk, with the brilliant red head that distinguishes the red chapter variety. Males and females are similar, but males develop nurtial tubercles during reproduction.

Ideal habitat in the aquarium

• Minimum volume:80-100L per adult, with a large swimming surface

• Filtration:Pressurized external filter, carried at least 2 times the volume of the tank / hour

• Lighting:Moderate, sufficient to support robust plants

• Background:Smooth sand or gravel, without sharp edges

• Furniture:Robust plants like Anubias, Microsorum, Cryptocoryne, Spathiphyllum Wallisii; smooth rocks; Turbine woods

• Recommended accessories:Specific red-fish bioconditioners

Water parameters

• Temperature:18-23 ° C, constant to avoid stress

• ph:7,5-8

• Gh:16-18

• Conductivity:700-900 μs / cm

• Notes:Oranda Red Cap is sensitive to temperature changes, then avoiding aquariums and outdoor fountains without control

Power

• Various and balanced diet: quality flakes, specific pellets for red fish, boiled vegetables (zucchini, spinach), occasionally live or frozen protein

• Avoid supercharging to prevent digestive problems and obesity

Recommended cohabitation

• Compatible with other varieties of Carassius Auratus and lens fish, peaceful

• Avoid fast, aggressive fish or that can tear delicate fins

• Ideal for community aquariums with similar species of calm temperament

Reproduction

• Stimulated by temperature increase and intense light

• Display in a separate tank with grid and floating plants like Ceratophyllum Demersum

• Protected eggs from parents up to the hatch

• Ferried fry with naupli of saline artemia or dry egg yolk in the early days

Maintenance and care

• Regular water changes (20-30% weekly)

• Monitoring of chemical values and temperature

• Removal of perish or debris plants to maintain water quality

• Provide adequate space for swimming

Shipping kit in the purchase of shrimp and snails

Expeditions of live animals (shrimp, snails, crustaceans and other invertebrates) are carried out only Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, to guarantee optimal transport conditions and minimize the times of stock.

For each order containing live animals it is mandatory to add the shipping kit, designed to ensure maximum protection during transport. The kit includes:

• Polystyrene container with high thermal insulation
• Double protective bag with oxygenation
• Thermal warmer (included in the coldest months)

Important: Acquarioshop.it is not responsible for any delays in delivery caused by the courier, adverse weather conditions or other external events not attributable to The Ark of Zin Fabio.

Furthermore, it is not possible to predict the compatibility between the water of our breeding and that of your aquarium, since we do not know the specific chemical-physical parameters of each domestic tank. For this reason, we recommend a gradual acclimatization of at least an hour, introducing small amounts of water of the aquarium in the shipping bag every 5-10 minutes. During this process, it is recommended immerse the bag in the aquarium to allow a correct stabilization of the temperature before the final release.