White Ranchu 5cm

White Ranchu

When it comes to the world of fancy goldfish, there is an absolute sea of different variations to choose from. They range in colours, shapes, and sizes, which often makes them a lovely fish to keep in a dedicated display. One of these fantastic strains is the white ranchu. Ranchus would already have to be one of the most popular goldfish because of their adorable stubby look and bubbly face. white ranchus carries all these loved traits and adds a unique pearl dynamic.

White ranchu get their name from the pearlescent white body, which is a result of the platinum scales. These fish have been bred to not have any other colours commonly present in ranchus, such as orange or black, so you get a lovely single colour. These fish have a comical, round body shape with bubble growths on the face called a wen. Overall, these are just a very adorable and odd-looking fish to keep.

Whilst goldfish are cold water tolerant and can be kept in outdoor ponds, it is better to keep ranchus indoors. These fish are not the best swimmers and are bred in tropical countries; they may not be able to hide swiftly from predators outdoors or even tolerate the near-freezing temperatures that comet goldfish can live in. Breeding these fish in captivity, however, is possible; sexing these goldfish is a difficult task, but once males and females reach maturity, they can show some chasing behaviours. Females may also appear to be larger when filled with eggs and have clear cheek plates, whereas males tend to develop star-shaped bumps.

Tank Recommendations for White Ranchu

The White ranchu goldfish can get fairly big at 15 cm, meaning that an individual would need around 100 litres, but a larger aquarium is always better because what is better than one White ranchu? Two White ranchu, of course!

The thing to note, however, with White ranchu goldfish is that they are not the best swimmers, so a slower flow is better. A sand substrate is best, as the ranchu will actively sift through the sand. Smooth river stones can be added for further decoration. Sharp materials should be avoided in the aquarium, like pointy driftwood, as ranchu goldfish can easily get injured by them. These fish can tolerate plants to an extent as well; avoiding any fine leaf plants would be best; however, a range of robust species can be considered, like crypts.

Suitable Tank Buddies

White ranchu are a great fish as they are not aggressive in the slightest and can be kept with tank mates. Common tank mates they can be kept with are active and small coldwater-tolerant fish. The goldfish, however, might eat fry produced by these smaller fish however, they will be perfectly fine with adults. Fin-nipping species, however, should be avoided entirely as they will make short work of the slow-moving goldfish's fins.

Usually Compatible

Medaka ricefish, paradise fish, giant danios, zebra danio, and White Cloud Mountain minnows.

Sometimes Compatible

Species that can be fin nippers, like rosy barbs, and also tropical species such as angelfish, dwarf cichlids, mollies, and species of a similar sort.

Rarely Compatible

Larger cichlids and fish that have a large mouth, such as oscars, jaguar cichlids.

Feeding your White Ranchu

Feeding White ranchu should be a breeze; they should immediately take to any aquarium food, practically within 24 hours of being added to their new home. Having other ranchu as well will really cost their confidence, making them an almost ravenous pack when feeding (all friendly though). Slow sinking foods would be best, as ranchu have been known to, at times, get swim bladder issues after frantically gulping for food at the surface. Good quality pellets or flakes that are rich in algae or spirulina content are best suited to suit their herbivorous diet.