Carassius Auratus Lion Head Black Red Cap 8-10cm
It is a variety of Carassius auratus (goldfish) with Lionhead (with a "head-hill" / wen) and Red Cap (red cap on the head) characteristics. The color "Black Red Cap" indicates a black body with a red / orange tint on the head.
Nutrition:
Basic: Pellets / pellets specifically for fancy goldfish.
Supplementary: Boiled vegetables (peas without skin, zucchini, spinach), bloodworms, brine shrimp (frozen / dried).
Frequency: 2–3 small meals per day. Beware of overfeeding (tendency for constipation and swimming problems).
Compatible with other fancy goldfish (e.g. Oranda, Ranchu, Ryukin).
Not with fast fish or tropical species that require a higher temperature.
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Species: Carassius auratus (fancy goldfish).
Shape: Rounded, short body.
Development of wen (fleshy tissue on the head), which forms a "hat".
In the Black Red Cap variant: dark body (black or deep brown) with a bright red-orange "cap" on the head.
Size: 12–18 cm in an aquarium (sometimes reaches 20 cm).
Behavior: Peaceful, social, moves slowly due to body.
Aquarium: Capacity: Minimum 70–80 liters for 1 individual, +40 liters for each additional. Fancy goldfish need a lot of space due to their body structure and waste production.
Substrate: Smooth stones or gravel, avoid sharp objects (sensitive wen).
Plants: Durable (Anubias, Vallisneria) or plastic/silk – avoid fragile plants as they are often uprooted.
Temperature: 18–24 °C.
pH: 6.5–7.5 (neutral).
Filter: Very good external or internal filter with strong biological action (goldfish produce a lot of waste).
Special precautions
The wen on the head is sensitive to infections – it needs clean water and good filtration.
It is a slow fish, so it should not be combined with faster species that will compete with it for food.
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