| Chocolate Oranda | |
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|
 Name |
Chocolate Oranda |
| Japanese name |
Chakin |
| Year of Origin |
Unknown (It was brought into Japan in the late 1950s) |
| Country of Origin |
China |
| Breeder |
- |
| History/ Background |
The Chocolate Oranda is a goldfish that is dark reddish-brown in body color,
similar to the Seibun, that had not previously been seen in Japan. It was
brought from China to Japan in the late 1950s. It is not known how they
came to exist. |
| Features |
Its dark reddish-brown body color is its unique feature. When it comes to body shape, there are two types of the Chocolate Oranda: the Oranda type, which has a long body, and the Ryukin type, which has a round body. |
| Acquisition difficulties |
Somewhat difficult. There is not much distribution so it is difficult to acquire. |
| Rearing difficulties |
Normal. Although it is hard to acquire, there are no difficulties in rearing. |
| Details of the above photo |
The Chocolate Oranda in the picture received first prize in the Chocolate Oranda parent section at the 2006 Goldfish Evaluation Convention in Shizuoka Prefecture. They are usually viewed from the side. |
| Other |
Their body color is viewed differently in different countries. They are
considered to be brown in Japan, purple in China and a chocolate color
in English-speaking countries. Upon reflection, it is possible to see each
color in this goldfish. |
