{"product_id":"cow-chinese-ranchu-goldfish-4-body-male-chn-019","title":"Cow Chinese Ranchu Goldfish, 4\" Body Male (CHN-019)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis WYSIWYG listing features the exact fish pictured. The specimen is a Cow Chinese Ranchu, approximately 4 inches in body length (excluding tail). Ranchus are fancy goldfish with a rounded, egg-shaped body, a curved back with no dorsal fin, and a head growth (wen) that develops over time. The \"Cow\" name refers to this fish's bold black and white patched pattern. This fish has an orange-red wen with black spots, a body mixed with black, white, and orange, and a black tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Cow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 4 inches (body length)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSex: Male (our best visual guess; not guaranteed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain water temperature in the standard fancy goldfish range (68-74°F) with strong aeration. The retailer recommends maintaining aquarium salt at 0.3% (3,000 ppm) to reduce stress and support long-term health. Feed a quality sinking pellet such as our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/superior-growth-color-formula\"\u003eKingyo goldfish food\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach fish undergoes hand-selection and quarantine before shipment. Garage Aquatics provides a live arrival guarantee under our DOA policy (6-hour claim window from delivery with sealed-bag photo and video; store credit only).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCow Ranchu FAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I receive the exact fish in the photos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This is a WYSIWYG listing, so you receive the exact fish pictured (CHN-019).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the sex guaranteed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The sex listed is our best guess from body shape and other visual signs. Goldfish sex can only be confirmed during breeding season or when a female lays eggs, so we cannot guarantee it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat water temperature does this fish need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep the water at 68-74°F with strong aeration and stable water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it live with other goldfish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, with other slow swimming fancy goldfish like Oranda, Lionchu, and Ryukin. Avoid fast single tail goldfish like Comets and Commons, which out-compete fancy goldfish for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I see more fish like this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ranchu\"\u003eRanchu\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/adult-ranchu\"\u003eLarge Ranchu\u003c\/a\u003e, or see every \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/what-you-see-is-what-you-get\"\u003eWhat You See Is What You Get\u003c\/a\u003e fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garage Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53404015722794,"sku":"CHN-019","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/8656\/6698\/files\/CHN-019-1.png?v=1793482683","url":"https:\/\/garageaquatics.com\/products\/cow-chinese-ranchu-goldfish-4-body-male-chn-019","provider":"Garage Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}