I just set up a 29 gallon tank! It was cycling for two months now and it’s finally cleared to get fish so I went out and got 2 of the most cutest baby Ranchus and I’m so excited to raise them!! Thanks for this video!!!!! 🥰
Make sure to upgrade your tank to at least 50 gallons when they get bigger. These fish need much more room than 29 gallons! Their bodies will only grow to the size of the tank but their intestines never stop growing. In a healthy environment they should grow to a minimum of 6 inches. No hate just making sure you’re aware of the appropriate tank size!
I randomly came across your videos on TikTok, and Im absolutely fascinated by your Ranchu and I’m looking into raising some of my own. Thank you for being the first step to this hobby and I hope you post more regularly.
I know right?? Me too! The way he cares about them really gets me invested! Also, I’m in love with your profile pic 😩 (I feel like I potentially have seen you on another video before and said the same thing 😂, though it could have been someone different 😅)
I just got 6 babies from you today and this video has given me more insight! I can’t thank you enough for doing Ranchu God work:) I can’t wait to see them grow! 🙃
I've always wanted one of these goldfish but I live in a small apartment and really don't have the room. So I really love coming here and getting my fish fix. Keep up the good work 👏 😊
Remember me I commented on a video asking if it would be a good idea to get these goldfish... well my list of things I need is complete and within 1-5 years I will have these at least 3 of these goldfish
literally was afraid to watch....i honestly felt like i was about to click on my grades, i didn’t want to fail Professor Luke. LOL love the content man!
discovered you on instagram last year and ever since, i’ve fallen in love with the fish and got a nice fish tank. almost done cycling and hopefully soon i can get these cuties!!
Thanks for the video! Just got into ranchu (I've got a saltwater tank), and this really helped me get the big idea of keeping them. I will continue to do my research and hopefully get a couple sometime!
I’m setting up a 55 gallon for my goldfish I have three in my 30 gallon right now but definitely a little crowded with the rest of Mike tetras mollies guppies etc. can’t wait to see my goldfish in the 55 gallon. I’m sure they’ll appreciate the extra room.
Found it funny I commented on your post about how big the tank should be and not even an hour later a new video is posted 😂 it’s a very nice and informational video and I thank you for that! How long have you be into the hobby? Also what kinds of plants would you suggest for a tank? I’ve gotten some plants before and I found they seem to rot very fast any suggestions on that
I had a goldfish who loved their bubbler and blue pebbles, would take time to pick out as many to place around the bubbler as possible, and put in high points on the fake wood prop. Ever been death glared by a goldfish? It's funny, the blue pebble in the tree was not to be touched, and if annoyed enough they would pick up a pink pebble to spit it at the glass. Miss having them but apartment living isn't the best for large tank needing fish.
I can across ur adorable goldies on TikTok and now I am absolutely a spades with them I already have the tank set up and I am ordering the goldies today
thank you for making this video Luke! My boyfriend is getting me my first ranchu goldfish for Christmas and this is helping me prepare to buy a tank in the meanwhile!!
Love the Channel, New to Goldfish keeping coming from Discus keeping (over 10 years) Have a 40 gallons filtered by Fluval FX5 home of 6 Fan tails. So far so good, loving it. Getting Great advise from your videos.
There are a couple of bottled bacteria that will cycle your tank. The catch is you will pay a price for convenience. Plus you have to add the fish at the same time. I personally like using Seachem seed works really well.
I bought one of the big 5 inch Ranchus from Coast Gems USA and he actually has thrived better than any goldfish I have ever seen but he was not cheap. I bought a baby Ranchu at a family store in Portland and for some reason he never grew past maybe 2 inches.... He is about 2 years old now. Any ideas?
I didn't know about ranchus preffering shallower water. My pair of babies are in a 20 long with an undergravel filter powered by a HOB full of biomedia. I will be setting up a 40 breeder in the next week or 2 so I can get 2 more baby ranchus and more space for my current 2.
I don’t know why but this reminded me of the one time that my family before I was around had goldfish, each of them got one and my moms killed every one.
you can put fish in a tank on day one if you use seachem prime and stability together once a day for a week straight. ive done it and had no problems with my fishies whatsoever.
Luke, can you take a look to this question on a video: Why the goldfish change of color even if they are 500-1000-1500 USD price, let's say premium imports
I found a black moor with gravel stuck in its mouth at petsmart. I let the employees know and it took long but they took it out. I had to get him and I called him Rocky.
I feel ranchus, pearlscales, and lionheads are really good because they are the smallest of goldfish and probably produce less bioload than an oranda or ryukin. Correct me if I am wrong. And what do you think of 2-3 ranchu in a 36 bowfront. It is pretty tall but I think it would work.
@@soph_f16 You people are just talk, fish are living in aquariums all over the world and very few live the american way......................or what americans think is the best way, a 240 kilo tank on some floors will not stay long, it will be in the apartment downstairs.
Do plants reduce the hormone that stunts growth as well as nitrates? I have 5 shubunkin, 2 fantails and a butterfly telescope goldy (3-7") in a 75 recently upgraded from a 55. Tons of amazon sword plants and pothos clippings keep the water ammonia and nitrite-free, but I don't know if anything stops the hormone apart from more water changes.
What sorta goldfish do these parameters (you mentioned 2 Ranchus in a 25gal MINIMUM) pertain to? I thought there were some larger types, and I’m not in the goldfish side of the hobby 😅 I’ve thought of getting a 40-55gal tank for goldies in the future, so I’m eating up all this info you put out!!
When I was a kid I had a goldfish and he actually got gravel stuck in his throat and we had to remove it with tweezers he didn’t die for like a few years after that though
Hi, I am new to fancy goldfish and have a combination of ranchu, oranda and pearl scale in my chilled 450l tank (chiller required for my climate in Queensland Australia, temp settings @ 22 degrees Celsius). I have noticed that some of the ranchu I have are not of a high standard and would like to move them to a different tank setup however, I only have a chiller on the one main GF tank. My question is, could I possibly put them into a 180l tank that can get up to 28 degrees Celsius or higher during heat waves (inside tanks) or should I try and sell them to a local pet shop? The only people that usually have chillers here are those who do marine tanks, everything thinks I am crazy when I say its for fancy goldfish!
The recommended link doesn’t work. I have a calico oranda in a 10 gallon tank for a year. I want to get it a friend but need a bigger tank. I want to set it up like u have so I don’t have to keep buying charcoal filters. Can you tell me where to get those hanging things off the back and sponge filters? I’m looking for a tank now. Expensive! I want to get opposite sex of what my fish is but do t know how to tell? Thank you for the fountain of knowledge and for being a responsible caretaker of goldfish!!
When cleaning substrates only graze the top lay and not disturb the bottom lay as the bottom lay builds up a deadly bacteria that will kill all the wild life in your tank.
Is it advisable to keep ranchus outside? I have an outdoor pond that's 2 and a half feet deep and have been planning to buy juvy sized ranchus from a local breeder. I live in the tropics and I put a tarp over the pond so it's protected against direct sunlight. Can I keep the water depth at 2 feet? The pond's dimensions are 9ft length x 4.5ft width x 2.5ft height. Here's hoping you see my message and reply.
hello! im panning on buying two ranchus! its really important to me that they are as healthy and happy as possible. im seeing a lot of difference in answers in terms of tank size in gallons, im planning on buying a 25-30 gallon tank. would this be alright? i would never want to stunt their growth or threaten their health, but a 25-30 gallon is the most ideal size for the space and budget i have!
My tank is 55g, i don't have goldfish yet but I'm looking at changing my stock eventually to them. I have a few questions The room my aquarium in doesn't get lower than 72-73, would you still recommend a heater? Will a fluvel 306 (canister filter) be enough to get me through a week without additional water changes? A lot of the anubias I'm planning on keeping is on driftwood, is driftwood ok in there as long as i set it vertically instead of horizontally? Thanks
I agree with you on "overstocking". There are several ways to improve the conditions for the fish. Number of "inches of fish versus gallons" is useless as a measure of the conditions for the fish. A much better rule of thumb is "The fish load is too high if nitrate ever hits 40 ppm, or if nitrite is ever anything other than 0." This nudges the fishkeeper to consider several factors that affect the fish's health, and to actually test so they can begin learning how to improve the conditions. Including aeration, plant filtration, surface area in the tank, being less wasteful with the feeding, water changes, water volume, and other factors. It doesn't capture everything, but no rule can, and it's lightyears ahead of "one inch of fish per gallon" which is useless. I've kept 50 inches of endlers in a 10 gallon tank successfully, but a 10-inch Bala shark in a 10-gallon is overstocked.
My fish tank is 4ft wide and about 2.5ft tall, i feel like its too deep but i have no choice. Any ways i can do to make them feel less pressured? More fish?
You can use sponge filters and simply just not fill the tank up very much. You will had less volume, meaning less fish can be in it, but it will be better for the fish.
Hi, can i ask a question ..i founded a dead fish in my quarantine tank and my question is what can i use to clean sponge filter (vinegar, salt) is it safe to use to clean that filter and to use again?
I thought it was one inch of fish per gallon. So two 5 inch fish would need 10 gallons. But also if you start with small fish you’ll want more gallons for growth.
By overdoing the filtration. Can I use like a 7 to 8 times of the tank volume water pump for my canister filter. Will it work or do I need a sponge filter too?
I just set up a 29 gallon tank! It was cycling for two months now and it’s finally cleared to get fish so I went out and got 2 of the most cutest baby Ranchus and I’m so excited to raise them!! Thanks for this video!!!!! 🥰
Make sure to upgrade your tank to at least 50 gallons when they get bigger. These fish need much more room than 29 gallons! Their bodies will only grow to the size of the tank but their intestines never stop growing. In a healthy environment they should grow to a minimum of 6 inches. No hate just making sure you’re aware of the appropriate tank size!
@@sofybeckwith153 Thank you so much for this helpful information I will definitely upgrade to a 50 gallon when I get paid! 🥰
@@jenaemacias5311 you can also get another ranchu if you'd like in a 50 or 55 gallon
Did you have to wait so long because you didn't use a bacterial starter?
@@TheXarusyea like wtf yo?? I been adding stability to a tank and adding new fish same day. How it take u 2 months to get this going???
I randomly came across your videos on TikTok, and Im absolutely fascinated by your Ranchu and I’m looking into raising some of my own. Thank you for being the first step to this hobby and I hope you post more regularly.
Thank you!!
Same.
Just happened to me. Ordered some filters and gonna get this baby cycled.
SaMe a !
@@lukesgoldies lukes goldies me too at feb 14 valemtines in 2023
I saw ur tiktoks abt bubba and now I’m in love with these fish
This certainly can be addictive!
I know right?? Me too! The way he cares about them really gets me invested! Also, I’m in love with your profile pic 😩 (I feel like I potentially have seen you on another video before and said the same thing 😂, though it could have been someone different 😅)
@@AliCatGtz LMFAOOO Thankyou!
I just got 6 babies from you today and this video has given me more insight! I can’t thank you enough for doing Ranchu God work:) I can’t wait to see them grow! 🙃
I've always wanted one of these goldfish but I live in a small apartment and really don't have the room. So I really love coming here and getting my fish fix. Keep up the good work 👏 😊
Remember me I commented on a video asking if it would be a good idea to get these goldfish... well my list of things I need is complete and within 1-5 years I will have these at least 3 of these goldfish
Awesome!!! I wish you luck!!
Hopefully one day I could get those kind of goldfish.
they are wonderful little fatties
@@lukesgoldies sorry if I didn't reply very fast I was watching the video I love the video good luck in the goldfish bleeding.
@@Christos09732 haha no need to apologize! Enjoy the video!
@@lukesgoldies thank you
they are googly cute but do they have difficulty to swim with small tail and big head ,😐😐😐😱
The fish are beautiful. The owner isn't hard to look at either. Very informative, thank you.
so glad I ran across this video, I was worried my uncle's backyard pond wouldn't be enough but it is PLENTY
literally was afraid to watch....i honestly felt like i was about to click on my grades, i didn’t want to fail Professor Luke. LOL love the content man!
Hahaha I am no master at this! Just know a bit more than the average person.
@@lukesgoldies hahaha to me you’re the master! lol literally you’re the reason i bought my 3 chunks of joy.
@@kevinmaspono8412 haha love to hear that! I hope you enjoy them!
discovered you on instagram last year and ever since, i’ve fallen in love with the fish and got a nice fish tank. almost done cycling and hopefully soon i can get these cuties!!
Thanks for the video! Just got into ranchu (I've got a saltwater tank), and this really helped me get the big idea of keeping them. I will continue to do my research and hopefully get a couple sometime!
I’m setting up a 55 gallon for my goldfish I have three in my 30 gallon right now but definitely a little crowded with the rest of Mike tetras mollies guppies etc. can’t wait to see my goldfish in the 55 gallon. I’m sure they’ll appreciate the extra room.
You should do a cameo option where we pay you for 3 mins of video chat. Everyone on your comments has sooo many questions about raising fish.
Haha just request that and answer the questions!
Maybe he should do a Q&A idk if he did it yet im new to his channel.🔥💯
Found it funny I commented on your post about how big the tank should be and not even an hour later a new video is posted 😂 it’s a very nice and informational video and I thank you for that! How long have you be into the hobby? Also what kinds of plants would you suggest for a tank? I’ve gotten some plants before and I found they seem to rot very fast any suggestions on that
Right now I’m trying parrot feathers and so far so good! Thank you for watching haha!
These fish are so adorable 🥰
Ranchus are so cute!
This is a very interesting video ! Good job ✨ because of you I want to add a ranchu to my fish collection ahah !
Thank you!!
I had a goldfish who loved their bubbler and blue pebbles, would take time to pick out as many to place around the bubbler as possible, and put in high points on the fake wood prop. Ever been death glared by a goldfish? It's funny, the blue pebble in the tree was not to be touched, and if annoyed enough they would pick up a pink pebble to spit it at the glass. Miss having them but apartment living isn't the best for large tank needing fish.
I can across ur adorable goldies on TikTok and now I am absolutely a spades with them I already have the tank set up and I am ordering the goldies today
thank you for making this video Luke! My boyfriend is getting me my first ranchu goldfish for Christmas and this is helping me prepare to buy a tank in the meanwhile!!
How’s your ranchu?:)
I found you on TikTok and I’m really considering taking up this hobby and getting some these little chunkers ☺️
I found this channel, now I am in love with these goldfishes
(Sorry for bad English)
Love the Channel, New to Goldfish keeping coming from Discus keeping (over 10 years)
Have a 40 gallons filtered by Fluval FX5 home of 6 Fan tails.
So far so good, loving it.
Getting Great advise from your videos.
There are a couple of bottled bacteria that will cycle your tank. The catch is you will pay a price for convenience. Plus you have to add the fish at the same time. I personally like using Seachem seed works really well.
Thank you so so much!!! Your ranchu crew is just too cute!!!! Watching your videos always helped me destress from nursing school's courses.
I bought one of the big 5 inch Ranchus from Coast Gems USA and he actually has thrived better than any goldfish I have ever seen but he was not cheap. I bought a baby Ranchu at a family store in Portland and for some reason he never grew past maybe 2 inches.... He is about 2 years old now. Any ideas?
better water quality, more protein
In may I’ll be getting a 29 gallon with a Ranchu and a black telescope, can’t wait
Yes
I didn't know about ranchus preffering shallower water. My pair of babies are in a 20 long with an undergravel filter powered by a HOB full of biomedia. I will be setting up a 40 breeder in the next week or 2 so I can get 2 more baby ranchus and more space for my current 2.
Thank you this was so helpful!
Big yanni!
I do water change everyday. It a little bit of work but u will get used to it 😉
I don’t know why but this reminded me of the one time that my family before I was around had goldfish, each of them got one and my moms killed every one.
thanks man I've been looking to buy one and I've been watching like all of your vids for tips.
I stumbled upon your channel and I am in love with these fish
you can put fish in a tank on day one if you use seachem prime and stability together once a day for a week straight. ive done it and had no problems with my fishies whatsoever.
Is happened to one of my goldfish we had to take tweezers to get it out
Where do you recommend ordering ranchu? or purchasing them?
Thanks luke love your content!
I think he gets his from goldfish island online
Learning . Yes I’ll be upgrading 🥰JuSt be🥰
big help for me dude thanks
Aaaayyyy!! Finally made it over to your youtube!
Luke, can you take a look to this question on a video: Why the goldfish change of color even if they are 500-1000-1500 USD price, let's say premium imports
I love your subtitled videos, so I can watch and learn from here in Brazil. Hug!
His eyes are dreamy.
One day I’ll move out of an apartment and be able to get these.
I am gonna get 2 soon from a breeder, I have done a lot of research.
I found a black moor with gravel stuck in its mouth at petsmart. I let the employees know and it took long but they took it out. I had to get him and I called him Rocky.
I feel ranchus, pearlscales, and lionheads are really good because they are the smallest of goldfish and probably produce less bioload than an oranda or ryukin. Correct me if I am wrong. And what do you think of 2-3 ranchu in a 36 bowfront. It is pretty tall but I think it would work.
55 is definitely the absolute minimum
@@soph_f16 I’ve seen people keep Ranchu in a 30-40 just fine. That’s only two ranchu though. 3 in a 36 is way too many
@@soph_f16 You people are just talk, fish are living in aquariums all over the world and very few live the american way......................or what americans think is the best way, a 240 kilo tank on some floors will not stay long, it will be in the apartment downstairs.
Awesome informative video bro. Great content. Your ranchus are so cute❤. I keep 28°© temperature during this winter via a heater in my ranchu tank is that correct?? I live in Kolkata India. Which country u r from???
Pet stores should give a care instruction sheet with every fish
saw ur tiktok and am planning to get one soon! thank you so much for this very helpful tips
i prefer to keep them in a bare tank. No sand, no deco. They are so clumsy on it's own, do not want to risk them injuring or ingesting any of it.
Do plants reduce the hormone that stunts growth as well as nitrates? I have 5 shubunkin, 2 fantails and a butterfly telescope goldy (3-7") in a 75 recently upgraded from a 55. Tons of amazon sword plants and pothos clippings keep the water ammonia and nitrite-free, but I don't know if anything stops the hormone apart from more water changes.
What sorta goldfish do these parameters (you mentioned 2 Ranchus in a 25gal MINIMUM) pertain to? I thought there were some larger types, and I’m not in the goldfish side of the hobby 😅
I’ve thought of getting a 40-55gal tank for goldies in the future, so I’m eating up all this info you put out!!
Awesome video and cutest fish 😍
ranchu are sooo cute
When I was a kid I had a goldfish and he actually got gravel stuck in his throat and we had to remove it with tweezers he didn’t die for like a few years after that though
Hi I'm so happy I've found ur channel its amazing,great information,beautiful fish and there owner lol
Thanks for a lot of your information. Helps so much. I need to ask about uv lamp. Are you using uv lamp?
Like 👍14. We are looking for a fish 🐟tank.
Awesome!
I feel like goldfish with swim bladder issues are the ones likely to get gravel stuck in their mouths
Great video 🙌🏼
Thx!
Hey Luke, it say online that goldfish live 10-15 years. From your experience, is that number accurate? Or what would you say the lifespan is?
Decor needs to be smooth so fins and sides don’t scrap on them.
Thank you for this video
I really wanted a ranchu but I only have a 6 Galon tank 😢 I should’ve planned this before buying .
run to home depot and buy a giant storage container. i got a 27 gallon for $14
How old were your ranchus when you had them? Did you groom them just by feeding Mizuho, green peas and blood worms?
I worry about heaters shorting. Expensive fish to risk
The cutest fishes
Hi, I am new to fancy goldfish and have a combination of ranchu, oranda and pearl scale in my chilled 450l tank (chiller required for my climate in Queensland Australia, temp settings @ 22 degrees Celsius). I have noticed that some of the ranchu I have are not of a high standard and would like to move them to a different tank setup however, I only have a chiller on the one main GF tank. My question is, could I possibly put them into a 180l tank that can get up to 28 degrees Celsius or higher during heat waves (inside tanks) or should I try and sell them to a local pet shop? The only people that usually have chillers here are those who do marine tanks, everything thinks I am crazy when I say its for fancy goldfish!
In 30 or 40 prices are they baby
Hi luke
hello!
@@lukesgoldies hi luke can I have a follow back on tiktok please 😁
The recommended link doesn’t work.
I have a calico oranda in a 10 gallon tank for a year. I want to get it a friend but need a bigger tank. I want to set it up like u have so I don’t have to keep buying charcoal filters. Can you tell me where to get those hanging things off the back and sponge filters? I’m looking for a tank now. Expensive! I want to get opposite sex of what my fish is but do t know how to tell?
Thank you for the fountain of knowledge and for being a responsible caretaker of goldfish!!
Hi Luke, what is your rule of thumb on the amount of food you feed to ranchu?
When cleaning substrates only graze the top lay and not disturb the bottom lay as the bottom lay builds up a deadly bacteria that will kill all the wild life in your tank.
Oh Luke, you have the most beautiful eyes! :)
How often do you have to water changes for 5 in the 55 gallon?
Is it advisable to keep ranchus outside? I have an outdoor pond that's 2 and a half feet deep and have been planning to buy juvy sized ranchus from a local breeder. I live in the tropics and I put a tarp over the pond so it's protected against direct sunlight. Can I keep the water depth at 2 feet? The pond's dimensions are 9ft length x 4.5ft width x 2.5ft height. Here's hoping you see my message and reply.
Would you consider the Jewel Rio Vision 450 a tall tank? I just bought one
hello! im panning on buying two ranchus! its really important to me that they are as healthy and happy as possible. im seeing a lot of difference in answers in terms of tank size in gallons, im planning on buying a 25-30 gallon tank. would this be alright? i would never want to stunt their growth or threaten their health, but a 25-30 gallon is the most ideal size for the space and budget i have!
My tank is 55g, i don't have goldfish yet but I'm looking at changing my stock eventually to them. I have a few questions
The room my aquarium in doesn't get lower than 72-73, would you still recommend a heater?
Will a fluvel 306 (canister filter) be enough to get me through a week without additional water changes?
A lot of the anubias I'm planning on keeping is on driftwood, is driftwood ok in there as long as i set it vertically instead of horizontally?
Thanks
You probably don’t need a heater. Idk about the wood, it might be slight hazard but you can keep it there until you see something happen.
I’m Getting A Ranchu Goldfish Soon. I’m getting a whole aquarium soon, Any Tips?
I agree with you on "overstocking". There are several ways to improve the conditions for the fish. Number of "inches of fish versus gallons" is useless as a measure of the conditions for the fish. A much better rule of thumb is "The fish load is too high if nitrate ever hits 40 ppm, or if nitrite is ever anything other than 0." This nudges the fishkeeper to consider several factors that affect the fish's health, and to actually test so they can begin learning how to improve the conditions. Including aeration, plant filtration, surface area in the tank, being less wasteful with the feeding, water changes, water volume, and other factors. It doesn't capture everything, but no rule can, and it's lightyears ahead of "one inch of fish per gallon" which is useless. I've kept 50 inches of endlers in a 10 gallon tank successfully, but a 10-inch Bala shark in a 10-gallon is overstocked.
My fish tank is 4ft wide and about 2.5ft tall, i feel like its too deep but i have no choice. Any ways i can do to make them feel less pressured? More fish?
You can use sponge filters and simply just not fill the tank up very much. You will had less volume, meaning less fish can be in it, but it will be better for the fish.
What do you put in the water to protect the fish while on vacation?😱🐠
How many goldfish is the MAX number of an good aquarium
Can I get a tank thats 3.5ft long, 2ft tall and 1ft width for 2 ranchus? Its 40 gallons!
So can I keep 5 or 6 orandas in a 75 gal with canister filter and marineland filter
What’s the name of the fish pictured in the video thumbnail?? She’s my favorite 😂
Hi, can i ask a question ..i founded a dead fish in my quarantine tank and my question is what can i use to clean sponge filter (vinegar, salt) is it safe to use to clean that filter and to use again?
What is the perfect aquarium size for a ranchu gold fish??
can i do 10 gallon tank a canister filter that can cycle up to 75 gallon tank
I thought it was one inch of fish per gallon. So two 5 inch fish would need 10 gallons. But also if you start with small fish you’ll want more gallons for growth.
I know these fish are really expensive, but are they as tasty as they look?
By overdoing the filtration. Can I use like a 7 to 8 times of the tank volume water pump for my canister filter. Will it work or do I need a sponge filter too?
is 36x18x18 good for a ranchu setup?
Would a 40g breeder with a few sponge filters work for 2 ranchus? Wanting to get a good fancy tank
wait 77 degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit for the heater?
77 C is a cooked fish, hot fish soup.
I have a 40 gallon tank. Can I keep Ranchus with Fantail? How many can I keep? 3 or 4? Suggestions welcome!
Can an oranda goldfish make a good friend for a ranchu?