11-Aug-2005, 05:16 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Belgium/Europe
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Originally Posted by Ranchu Lover
In Singapore, ranchus seldom live past 4 years. I have not been able to raise a goldfish/ranchu for more than 4 years. If the ranchu have to peak at Oya, then I will never get to see them in their prime. Thus a long body ranchu may not be relevant in Singapore's context. What are your views.
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Hello Ranchu Lover,
It is the goal of every Ranchu breeder to breed Ranchu that look good as an Oya. Of course, the best Ranchu is a Ranchu that looks good as a Tosai, Nisai and Oya.
In Japan, especially the older breeders prefer Ranchu that look good as an Oya. It is also true that in recent years the Tosai Class has become more and more important at the big Japanese Shows. But a beautiful Tosai is not always a good Nisai and/or Oya ; and vice versa.
It is possible that today Ranchu do not become old in Singapore. But I believe that the more experienced the fanciers will become, the longer their Ranchu will live.
Mr. Kashino's East Ozeki Oya at the AJRS 1996 was 6 years old when it won the title. I was told it died when it was 8.
The oldest Ranchu that I have today is 8 years. And I still use it as a Seed Ranchu ! The oldest Ranchu I ever kept became 12.
Regards,
Geert Coppens
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