Large selections of fancy goldfish are perfect for outdoor ponds and aquariums. Long flowing fins, amazing color patterns, and other prominent features characterize fancy fish from other varieties of goldfish. Fancy goldfish is a popular addition for aquariums, small ponds as well as water gardens located in both urban and rural areas. Most popular species of fancy goldfish are red carp oranda goldfish, red oranda goldfish, crown pearl scale and red ryukin goldfish. Red carp oranda is typically a metallic scaled fish that resembles veil tail varieties. Colorful fancy goldfish of red carp oranda features a predominant hood and its body is an incandescent white. It will do well in an aquarium tank of thirty gallons or more with a fine gravel bottom and cold water plants.
Crown pearl scale is a long time favorite of many beginner aquarium hobbyists and they are found in a wide variety of colors including red, orange, black and white. 65-75 F, KH 4-20, and pH of 6.5-7.5 are ideal water conditions of crown pearl scale, a spectacular variety of goldfish. Red oranda goldfish can be spotted in many Asian countries including the continent’s biggest industrial powers Japan and China. Controlled breeding programs made red oranda available in all major parts of the globe.