Description
Fish Name: Shubunkin
Latin Name: Carassius auratus auratus
Maximum Size: 40cm
Preferred Water Conditions: Will acclimatize to a wide range of conditions. pH: 6.5-8.0,
Temperature: Cold water-temperate between 2-30 deg C (34-86 deg F)
Care: Shubunkins are part of the Goldfish family and are probably the most commonly available pond fish. This is most likely because of their beautiful colours and their ease to keep.
They have a high tolerance to temperature extremes and water conditions.
In the right environment they can breed in vast numbers sometimes blue, red or white parent fish can produce very mixed offspring. Even reverting back to their natural colour which is brown.
There are many food available for Shubunkins in pet shops some that will enhance the colour of the fish.
David Ring (verified owner) –
Nice little batch of fish. Looking forward to seeing them develop colours as they grow and see if any more black etc appears on them. Nice and healthy looking fish.
Nicola Larcombe (verified owner) –
Excellent service ,fish very healthy and doing well in my pond thank you