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Originally Posted by LTO
Thanks Yeemiau. I don't really have much space. But If i wanna give it a try with just a few fishes, what is the smallest size tank I can go?
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Hi LTO,
The minimum space required is 1 meter square (around 3 feet x 3 feet) of tub will do. BUT when the fish grows bigger, they need more space.
I have a link here and you can take it as your reference. You'll need an online translation page to translate the Japanese. (being it's google, alta vista, wordlingo, etc.)
ランチュウ 飼育密度
Since our technique does not use filter at all and does 100% water change. When fish density is high, means water quality is more difficult to control thus illness. Therefore, you need to plan based on adult fish when you get juvenile fish. Or else, you'll end up keep adding tub and never seems enough of space.
As normally, Japanese will recommend you to use 2 meter square tubs.
Max water depth is around 15-18cm. So, you don't need something deep and expensive.
Also, you need not to fix and get a tub specialized for goldfish/any fish....... CR is using plastic drawers that he got from IKEA. Some Japanese uses Tub for concrete mixing use. So, it is not necessary to get from fish shop, it is available all around you and as long as it has no sharp edges inside and easy to handle and clean. Of cos, it need to be in some logical shape too (not star shape pls) So, Ranchu keeping is some very flexible and economical hobby and not like what've been branded expensive hobby by fish shops.
Enjoy!
BTW, Hi, small ranchu,
I heard there's a company "Neo-Ranchu" in America specialized in importing Japanese Ranchu. Do you know if they are still around?
Cheers.