Oranda Calico 8-10 cm - Orilamma Calico - Carassius Auratus - Red fish

Carassius Auratus Oranda Calico it belongs to the family of Cyprinidae and is known for the body and ovoid shape of the body and the head slightly concave. The caudal fin is divided into two flaps together above, while the dorsal, ventral and pectoral fins are large, triangular and rounded.

The color of the adults is varied (Calico) with combinations of red, white, orange and black. Young people have gray livery with bronze reflections that evolves in more bright colors after the first weeks, if maintained at a temperature above 18-20 ° C.

Ideal habitat in the aquarium

• Minimum volume: 80-100L for adult specimen, better long aquariums to allow free swimming

• Filtration: pressurized external filter with a double range compared to the volume of the tank

• Lighting: moderate, sufficient for the growth of robust plants

• Bottom: smooth and rounded gravel, avoid very fine sand that can be sucked from the filter

• Recommended plants: Anubias, Microsorum (Java fern), Cryptocoryne, Spathiphyllum Wallisii

• Furniture: smooth rocks, peat woods; Avoid decorations with sharp edges

• Biocondizionatori: recommended for maintaining health and water quality

Water parameters

• Temperature: 18-23 ° C (optimal 25 ° C)

• ph: 7,5-8

• Gh: 16-18

• Conductivity: 700-900μs / inches

• Notes: avoid abrupt temperature changes, a wire stress-sensitive oranda

Power

• Various and balanced diet: pellets for goldfish, bows, boiled vegetables (zucchini, spinach), frozen or frozen proteins (Tubifex, chironomus, dafnie)

• Preferences: vegetable foods, but also like animal proteins

• Frequency: small meals distributed during the day to avoid supercharging

Recommended cohabitation

• Compatible with other varieties of Carassius Auratus (Oranda, Ryukin, Ranchu)

• Suitable for community aquariums with slow and non-aggressive fish

• Avoid fast fish, predators or that can damage the fins

Reproduction

• Stimulated by temperature increase and intense light

• Display in a separate tank with grill and floating plants like Ceratophyllum demersum

• Female lays eggs that are fertilized by the male

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

Maintenance and care

• Weekly water changes (20-30%)

• PH monitoring, GH and temperature

• Regular cleaning of the fund to remove debris and unused food

• Provide ample swimming space to prevent deformations due to restricted spaces

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.