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<b>Common Names:</b> Red Cap Oranda Goldfish
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> Carassius Auratus
<br><b>Family:</b> Cyprinidae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 6.5-7.5 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 65-75°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 4-20 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 10-30 years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 10 inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 50g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Omnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> Breeding often results in up to 1,000 eggs, with fry hatching in five to six days.
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Peaceful
<br><b>Compatible:</b> Cory Cats, Plecos, Suckermouth Catfish, and Koi.
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> The Red Cap Oranda will do well in a tank of 50 gallons of water or more with a fine gravel bottom and hardy, cold water plants, as well as backyard garden ponds of 180 gallons or more. Goldfish are diggers and will scatter the fine sand onto leaves, injuring thin and less hardy plants. Roots and well-rounded river rocks are appreciated.
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b> Asia
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