| Calico Oranda | |
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 Name |
Calico Oranda |
| Japanese name |
Azumanishiki |
| Year of Origin |
1943 |
| Country of Origin |
Japan |
| Breeder |
Kinzo Kato |
| History/ Background |
Kinzo Kato, a goldfish merchant in Yokohama City, Tokyo, made the Calico Oranda in 1943 by cross-breeding the Oranda and the Calico Telescope. It was named ‘東錦’ (Azumanishiki) by goldfish merchant, Tetsujiro Takahashi, in reference to the land of origin ‘東京’ (Tokyo). |
| Features |
Its body shape is the same as the Oranda, and its body color is the same as the Calico Telescope. The Calico Oranda has obvious characteristics of being a cross-bred species based on appearance alone. These characteristics include developed lumps, long tail fins, a well-balanced body color of red and blue with black and mosaic-like transparent scales. Whenit has a great red lump on its head, its value is higher. |
| Acquisition difficulties |
Normal. The Calico Oranda has been very popular for a long time and there are many Calico Oranda lovers and societies across Japan. This kind of goldfish is a major variety along with the Wakin, the Ryukin and the Oranda, so acquisition is relatively easy. |
| Rearing difficulties |
Somewhat difficult. In contrast to acquisition is which is relatively easy, they are a weak species. However, as long as basic rearing rules are followed, they do not die easily. |
| Details of the above photo |
The goldfish in the picture is a Calico Oranda considered to be a product of Nagasu, Kumamoto Prefecture. It was displayed at the special goldfish exhibition at Kagoshima aquarium. It has a great physique and unique features. |
| Other |
It is called the ‘Calico Oranda’ in English, however, this is not a common name in Japan. As it is widely known as a part of the Calico Oranda brand, there is a goldfish called the ‘Suzuki Azuma’ that is produced at the Suzuki Fish Farm in Saitama Prefecture. In order to make the Suzuki Azuma, the Calico Oranda is cross-bred with the Hamanishiki. |
