What fish can live with Oranda Goldfish?

Oranda Goldfish pairs well with Zebra Danio, Gold Barb, Pearl Danio, Hillstream Loach, Peppered Corydoras, Weather Loach. Compatibility depends on tank size, water parameters, and stocking density; the full list on this page ranks every checked pairing.

Species Profile

Oranda Goldfish

Carassius auratus var. oranda

Also known as: Red Cap Oranda, Tigerhead Oranda

GoldfishpeacefulLong-finned

Adult size

8″

Minimum tank

30 gal

Temperature

65–75°F

6.5–8

Schooling

Solitary OK

Water level

mid

Grows from juvenile

Typically sold at ~1.5″ and reaches 8″ over ~2 years. Plan tank size for the adult, not the fish at purchase.

Diet

Sinking pellets, blanched veggies, frozen

Notes

Fancy with the distinctive head 'wen' (raspberry-like growth). Slow swimmer prone to swim bladder issues. Sinking foods only; flake floats and causes air-swallowing. Pair only with other slow fancies like ranchu or moor.

Compatible Tankmates

Best tank mates for Oranda Goldfish

Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Oranda Goldfishin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.