Ranchu bred in 2005 (Part II)

Scales that are orderly and of the same size is important for competition fish that has the proper form already. If a fish is not well balance, even with the best scales and colour, it will still be an average fish. A good balance fish has a 1 to 1 to 1 proportion (head, body, and tail). The same can be said of the swimming gate of the fish. An average fish can have excellent swimming gate, but without the proper form, it will still be an average fish. The form of all TVRs is most important, before looking at the other considerations.

One thing that all hobbyist should realize is that a ranchu is supposed to be groomed to look like a sumo and not like a model.

One should study all kinds of ranchu first, before deciding which ranchu is best for you. There are many kind of ranchu, and even with the same competition standards, there are many kind of fish to be considered. Like Mr.Mita's fish, it may be a bit shorter than Mr.Kashino's fish, but it doesn't mean that it is better or worse fish.

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Thanks for your explanation.

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.

I think have lah but quite rare. I have a betta friend who used to keep Ryukins and Ranchus. His oldest goldfish was 7 years before it died. Length about 12 inches.

Hi AbsoluteRanchu, can you elaborate on the above pls? Does it mean length of head to length of body is 1:1 ? I don't think this is the meaning.

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

Thanks Geert for this very enlightening information. The big problem here is the more you know, the more you realised that there are many many more things you don't know.

Hello Pat,

Yes, I am happy with my breeding season 2005. And, I believe (hope) the best is yet to come. I still have some secret weapons which I hide until the time is right...

Regards,

Geert Coppens