Why does my oranda have white spots?

Looks like HITH. Usually due to poor water quality and food. It is a parasite and you should be able to treat. The white spots are likely cysts.

What causes white spots on a goldfish?

What is it? White spot is a contagious parasitic disease of fish. Caused by Ichyophthirius multifilis, the parasite infects the fish after moving from the bottom of the pond. The parasite attaches itself to the fish, moving under the skin where it feeds on cells and body fluids.

What is Wen growth on goldfish?

This bubble mass around its head is called a wen. Originally a genetic mutation, the wen has been breed into this particular group of goldfish. The wen may grow just on their heads, or over their cheeks as well. The wen will keep growing as the goldfish grows, and sometimes can outgrow its fish’s frame.

How big does an Oranda goldfish head get?

On the other hand, typical Oranda goldfish grow to about 10 inches in length with large heads relative to their bodies. Males, just like little red riding hoods, grow white bumps when breeding.

Why are there white spots on my Oranda fish?

In all of the cases where the fish looked Identical to yours (oranda, white spots on wen). Those fish where all housed improperly with nitrates through the roof. A 60 gallon tank is inappropriate for 8 of those types of fishes.

How did the Oranda goldfish get its name?

And so it was named Netherlands Lion head from which its English name, Oranda, is derived. Even so, due to the fleshy outgrowths on their heads, Oranda goldfish have quickly become the most popular fancy goldfish type among aquarium fish keepers.

Can a goldfish be infected with white spot disease?

If the answer is yes then your fish may be infected with “white spot disease”, also known as “Ich” or “Ick”. Read this article to Find out more about what white spot disease is, what causes it and how to treat it…