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Originally Posted by punchdrunk17

Hello to all,
I am brand new to this site and Im hoping for some help.I am a amercian living in japan .I have just got into goldies especially red cap and other orandas but id like to start another tank with lionheads.Im a little confused abut the difference between ranchus and the lionhead.Im having trouble comunacating with shop keepers becuse my japanese is not good.I would love to buy some lionheads online perhapas or be directed to the proper place around kokoura japan.
thanks

In Japan you just have to say Ranchu and the shops will sure to get it. I would like to suggest that you read some of the sticky postings here in the Ranchu Club and also at the Pattern NK Forum for they will help explain some of the questions about ranchu. Here are some pictures of each of the different types. There are the Topview Ranchu which are originated from Japan by the Ichigawa family long time ago. Sideview Ranchu is a recently creation originated from Thailand. There are also Chinese Lionhead and Black Ranchu as well. Chinese Lionhead the head formation (wen) is more afro like. I hope that this will help in your questions.

In Japan, I suggest that you grab a copy of the Kingyo Densho (Pisces Publication) which will gives good layout of the GF society in Japan. You will also find adds of many respected dealers which you will be able to get the best quality GF of ranchu. Most fish shops will sell dismal ranchu at break neck prices. There are numerous species of GF in Japan, however, the SVR, Black Ranchu and Chinese Lionhead are not available. These will be easier to buy from other countries in Asia such as China and Thailand, for example.

The first picture is of a topview ranchu by Mr.Kashino of Okayama, second is of a beautiful Sideview ranchu by the NK Farm, and next is a Chinese Lionhead and last but not least the Black Ranchu both also from NK.