RaechelleBalonkita 1 Posted April 13, 2013 Is my goldfish a lionhead or a ranchu ? I'm thinking its more of a lionhead what do you think? I'm confused between ranchus and lionheads Here's the link: http://i48.tinypic.com/2rmmxi1.jpg 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted April 13, 2013 (edited) I'm no expert but with that much of a tail tuck, it looks like a ranchu to me. I believe Koko has a Ranchu vs Lionhead link in her signature. Edited April 13, 2013 by fantailfan1 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moucho+Moncho 402 Posted April 13, 2013 Cute little ranchu! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeana727 952 Posted April 13, 2013 I Want IT!!!!!!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaechelleBalonkita 1 Posted April 13, 2013 Ranchu really? When I bought it at petco , it said Lionhead goldfish 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LovelyChaos 869 Posted April 13, 2013 When in doubt, just call it lionchu 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmetzger72 6,976 Posted April 13, 2013 I agree...maybe a lionchu which is a lovely blend. However, if I had to choose, I would lean toward Lionhead. One way to tell is by whether the head or the belly grabs your attention first. If the head draws your eye, it's probably a Lionhead. If the belly is more pronounced, it's a Ranchu. This fish looks young. It may develop more defining traits as it matures. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaechelleBalonkita 1 Posted April 13, 2013 http://i47.tinypic.com/rsx9pe.jpg Thanks so much for the info 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmetzger72 6,976 Posted April 13, 2013 http://i47.tinypic.com/rsx9pe.jpg Thanks so much for the info Oh, yes...even more Lionhead from the front. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yafashelli 9,540 Posted April 13, 2013 That's a cute fish. When I got mine, everyone thought it was a lionhead. After six months of a good diet, and great water parameters, that fish grew nice and fat, big and strong. She looks totally different now, when you look at her pics side by side. If you aren't sure now, maybe give it some time, and revisit the question later. Congratulations on your new fish--sure is a cutie! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmetzger72 6,976 Posted April 13, 2013 Has anyone noticed the trend to replace the traditional straight-backed, bumpy-wenned lionhead with the curve-backed, smooth-wenned Ranchu? I don't get this. I really like the look of both breeds. I have an old school lionhead and a modern ranchu and I really enjoy the contrast. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gcourtney 854 Posted April 13, 2013 What a stunning lionhead 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koko 14,335 Posted April 13, 2013 Thats more of a Ranchu than a lionhead.. if anything it can be a Lionchu.. meaning a ranchu back with a lionhead face... Ranchus have a 90* tail tuck, Lionheads have a straight back.... thats all thats to that point 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmetzger72 6,976 Posted April 13, 2013 This is an interesting discussion. I notice that the Japanese have a more rigid definition of "Ranchu" than we do here in America. The other thing is that many pet stores realize that Ranchus are more coveted by collectors and often try to pass off Lionheads as Ranchu to make more money. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted April 13, 2013 ^^Yep, just like all the fantails they sold me as ryukins!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koko 14,335 Posted April 13, 2013 http://www.kokosgoldfish.invisionzone.com/forum/index.php?/topic/96285-the-differences-between-lionhead-and-ranchu/ 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmetzger72 6,976 Posted April 13, 2013 ^^Yep, just like all the fantails they sold me as ryukins!! OK!!! 3 years, and still no hump!!!!!!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shenlon 18 Posted April 13, 2013 Don't know what it is , just know it is cute 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted April 13, 2013 ^^Yep, just like all the fantails they sold me as ryukins!! OK!!! 3 years, and still no hump!!!!!!! Yep!! Mine aren't quite 3 years (one is 1 and the other is probably 2) but neither are ryukins. That's OK by me though. I picked the calico cuz I like it's color and my son picked out the other one. They are the 2 to the right in my signature, the first one was actually sold as a fantail. They got 1 out of 3 right. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmetzger72 6,976 Posted April 13, 2013 ^^Yep, just like all the fantails they sold me as ryukins!! OK!!! 3 years, and still no hump!!!!!!! Yep!! Mine aren't quite 3 years (one is 1 and the other is probably 2) but neither are ryukins. That's OK by me though. I picked the calico cuz I like it's color and my son picked out the other one. They are the 2 to the right in my signature, the first one was actually sold as a fantail. They got 1 out of 3 right. They look like nice fish! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted April 13, 2013 (edited) Thank you. They aren't fancy but I them!! Edit: Sorry for off topic fantail vs ryukin talk. Back to the regularly scheduled programming . . . Edited April 13, 2013 by fantailfan1 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koko 14,335 Posted April 13, 2013 Thank you. They aren't fancy but I them!! Edit: Sorry for off topic fantail vs ryukin talk. Back to the regularly scheduled programming . . . 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted April 13, 2013 Thank you. They aren't fancy but I them!! Edit: Sorry for off topic fantail vs ryukin talk. Back to the regularly scheduled programming . . . I said I was sorry!! I know you never get off topic . . . 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koko 14,335 Posted April 13, 2013 Thank you. They aren't fancy but I them!! Edit: Sorry for off topic fantail vs ryukin talk. Back to the regularly scheduled programming . . . I said I was sorry!! I know you never get off topic . . . Me get off topic, Never.. I wouldnt hijack a thread... 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnalex 13,633 Posted April 13, 2013 Looks like a ranchu to me. Lionchus are different, as are lionheads. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
