The Apache Oranda fish, despite being the same species as the red-colored Oranda, can be distinguished by its white color, which makes it stand out against other types of fish. This specific type of fish can also grow to be quite large, though it depends on what you feed it. The female Apache Oranda reaches an average length of 7 inches, while the male Apache Oranda can reach up to 8 inches in length, making it one of the larger types of goldfish you can find. You should be aware that this type of goldfish has some unique needs due to its large size and temperament.

 Habitat And Geography

The Apache Oranda originates from a small stream near Little Creek, Oregon. The breed is now widespread throughout North America and is one of several species of orandas available today. As they are an especially hardy fish, they can tolerate many different types of water conditions. But it's important to remember that they originate from cooler waters, so they don't do well in extremely warm temperatures.

 Diet And Feeding Habits

The Apache oranda is a mid-level fish, but shouldn’t be fed too much protein. Because of their size and dietary needs, they shouldn’t be kept with aggressive fish. High protein foods like krill are perfect for these fish because it’s both small enough for them to eat and easy on their stomachs. Floating pellets are also an excellent choice, as they give your fish healthy nutrients that won’t hurt them if eaten in moderation. It's best to get several smaller feedings throughout the day rather than one large feeding; some experts recommend three meals per day while others say two meals with a snack in between is best.

Behavior

Apache orandas are active swimmers who will swim around their tanks for hours at a time, exploring any objects in their way. This makes them interesting fish for aquarium owners, but it can also make them difficult to care for properly. To have an Apache oranda as a pet, you must first ensure that you have all of your equipment in good order and that you are maintaining stable conditions. Even then, these fish are more high-maintenance than many other species on sale today. For example, Apache orandas are generally picky eaters. They prefer small foods that sink slowly through water instead of flakes or pellets floating on top of it—which is why these fish generally need food specially made for them.

 Lifespan

Females are smaller, weighing on average 100 grams while males weigh 140-200 grams. The Apache oranda usually grow no more than 25 cm long. They can live up to 10 years in an aquarium environment, but 5 years is a more realistic figure. Most of these fish have lived for over 12 years in captivity so there is no need to consider them a short lived species.

Breeding

When it comes to raising Apache oranda fish, as with most fish, providing your fish with good living conditions and good food is key. Your Apache oranda will also need a territory in which they can spawn and raise their young, as some species of fish do. It is also very important that you remove any dead animals that may be in your aquarium when spawning occurs; when an Apache oranda begins laying eggs, they will often act in self-defense by eating them if there are dead animals in their territory. The problem is that they're not able to distinguish between live eggs and dead ones; if any eggs are present during breeding season (this depends on your species of Apache oranda), make sure you remove all potentially eaten eggs right away.