# Ranchu Goldfish

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## Basic Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | Fish |
| Origin | Japan |
| Size Category | Medium |

## Vital Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Body Length | 12–15 cm |
| Lifespan | 10–15 years |

## Adult Preventive Care
- **Exercise Needs**: Intermediate care level
- **Grooming**: Omnivore
- **Annual Exam Focus**: Compatible: Other fancy goldfish, dojo loaches, white cloud minnows
- **Routine Care**: Incompatible: Single-tailed goldfish, comets, barbs, fast swimmers, fin-nippers

## Health Predispositions
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim Bladder Disease | adult | high | No | No |
| Ich (White Spot Disease) | adult | medium | No | No |
| Wen Infections | adult | medium | No | No |

## Breeding & Genetics
- **CHIC Required Tests**: Difficult, requires dedicated breeding tank mimicking natural conditions
- **Recommended DNA Tests**: Carassius auratus

## Behavioral Ethogram
- **Locomotion**: Slow swimming, continuous grazing, bottom sitting when stressed
- **Social**: Peaceful, slow swimmers
- **Stress/Displacement**: Floating sideways, bouncing on surface, bottom sitting, glass surfing

## AI Communication Decoding
- **AI-Trainable Signals**: Color changes, floating sideways, bouncing swimming patterns, bottom sitting, sluggishness
- **Context-Dependent Vocalizations**: Floating sideways, bouncing on surface, bottom sitting, glass surfing
- **Interspecies Communication**: Water type: Freshwater, pH: 6.5-7.5

## Water Parameters & Husbandry
- **Water Temperature**: 16-24°C
- **pH Range**: pH 6.5-7.5
- **Water Type & Tank**: Freshwater, Min tank: 70L
- **Diet Type**: Omnivore
- **Care Notes**: Difficulty: Intermediate. Temperament: Peaceful, slow swimmers

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