Is it very rare color pattern of Oranda?

**gigihforlife** · 08-19-2012, 08:57 AM

I have Oranda with a small cap; but I think it is unique for I've never seen its color pattern. Check it in the link below. Is it truly very rare color pattern of Oranda? And how to make the cap grow bigger?

**Xavier** · 08-19-2012, 04:04 PM

A jade seal oranda, beautiful pattern. It isn't that it is extremely rare, just that it is highly sought after and not a genetic trait that it is easy to bred for.

If you want the cap to grow larger, just keep the water quality perfect and feed food high in protein. Bloodworms and high quality goldfish pellets.

Love the pond BTW.

**gigihforlife** · 08-20-2012, 06:21 AM

well thanks. Don't the bloodworms pollute the water? it seems smelly as I know. Will my goldfish breed naturally in this kind of pond?

**gigihforlife** · 08-20-2012, 06:22 AM

your Stonehenge idea in your tank is really cool.

**gigihforlife** · 08-20-2012, 06:24 AM

and I am new in this forum, I have difficulties to find my previous threads. There isn't any notification and some kind of list for threads that I posted, right?

**Xavier** · 08-20-2012, 06:45 AM

Originally Posted by gigihforlife

well thanks. Don't the bloodworms pollute the water? it seems smelly as I know. Will my goldfish breed naturally in this kind of pond?

The breeders I know don't allow it to occur naturally. They split up the two fish, isolate them in separate tanks, then put them together in a clean tank with a mop. Once they breed, they remove the fish and allow the eggs to hatch in an tank devoid of goldfish. Caring for the fry is important, as is culling fish with defects.

The main problem with colour patterns is that the fish need to reach nearly 3 months of age before the colour comes out. Even with a small spawn of 40, that is a lot of goldfish to care for.

If you need more information on breeding, I do know a few breeders and places to find good information (and guides and videos).

**Old Marine** · 08-20-2012, 07:12 AM

Cute little devil, Thank You for sharing the video

**gigihforlife** · 08-20-2012, 10:20 AM

thanks a lot.

**gigihforlife** · 08-20-2012, 10:21 AM

that's really precious information. alright you can give me the breeder informatin. THanks a lot.

**Xavier** · 08-20-2012, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by gigihforlife

that's really precious information. alright you can give me the breeder informatin. THanks a lot.

Sent you a PM with the breeding info.

First step to breeding will be figuring out the gender of the fish you have.

Here is a link to a post I made with regards to sexing:

http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aqua...ad.php?t=91203