Description
Sakura Ranchu Goldfish – A Graceful Fancy Variety with Delicate Colours
(Carassius auratus)
The Sakura Ranchu is a stunning fancy goldfish variety admired for its soft, pastel-like colouration and classic Ranchu body shape. The term Sakura (meaning “cherry blossom” in Japanese) reflects its gentle mix of white, orange, and pink tones, reminiscent of blooming blossoms in spring. Combined with the Ranchu’s arched back, deep rounded body, and signature head growth (wen), the Sakura Ranchu stands out as one of the most elegant goldfish available.
Peaceful, social, and slow-moving, this goldfish thrives in a calm community of other fancy varieties. Its delicate colouration and unique patterns make each individual truly special.
Key Features:
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Beautiful pastel colour blend of white, pink, and orange
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Traditional Ranchu shape with distinctive head growth (wen)
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Gentle and peaceful nature, ideal with other fancy goldfish
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Highly sought-after for its elegance and rarity
Care Information:
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Scientific Name: Carassius auratus
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Adult Size: 12–15 cm
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Temperature: 18–24°C
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pH Range: 6.5–7.5
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Tank Size: Minimum 100 litres (larger recommended for groups)
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Diet: Omnivorous – enjoys quality pellets, flakes, fresh vegetables, and live/frozen foods
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Compatibility: Best with other slow-swimming fancy goldfish varieties
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Tank Setup: Spacious aquarium with strong filtration, smooth décor, and gentle water flow
Why Choose the Sakura Ranchu?
The Sakura Ranchu is a breathtaking addition to any goldfish collection. With its soft, cherry-blossom-inspired colours and graceful form, it embodies elegance and is sure to become a favourite centrepiece in your aquarium.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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