orandas fancy goldfish

How Do I Identify My Oranda Goldfish?

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In many types of fish, it’s easy to distinguish between the longer, pointed dorsal and anal fins of a male and the short, rounded fins of a female. With the oranda, you can still get a clue of gender by looking at the front fins These pectoral fins are shorter and more squarish or rounded … Read more

What Is A Goldfish With A Big Head Called?

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BAS. An oranda is a breed of goldfish characterized by a prominent bubble-like “hood” on the head. The headgrowth or hood (also known as wen or crown) may be a prominent growth on the top of the head (cranial region) or may encase the entire face except the mouth. Why does my goldfish have a … Read more