Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Shubunkin's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Where to buy
Compare prices from SA aquarium shops listing Shubunkin.
What Shubunkin costs in South Africa
3 price points from 1 shop over 90 days
R50
cheapest of 1 shop today
↤ R51med R55R55
Holding steady over the last 90 days
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
Shubunkin are a hardy, single-tailed goldfish variety known for their calico-patterned, nacreous scales. Their coloration is a mix of red, white, black, blue, and orange. Like other single-tailed varieties, they are active swimmers that grow large and are best suited for ponds or very large tanks.
Key traits
peaceful
shoaling
community
large
easy
omnivore
Compatibility
Select a tank to see how this species fits.
Care guide
Everything you need to keep Shubunkin healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6.5–8 and 18–24°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Shubunkin is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Shubunkin is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Shubunkin vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Keeping goldfish?
Goldfish produce more waste per centimetre than almost anything else in the hobby.
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Market intelligence
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R50–55 · Average: R53
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Often kept with
Real pairwise verdicts for Shubunkin, not a same-category guess. Always confirm adult size and your tank's specifics before buying.
- Often kept together
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In a 75L+ tank
- Often kept together
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In a 1000L+ tank
- Often kept together
Crystal Black Shrimp
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- Often kept together
Corydoras Julii
Corydoras julii
- Often kept together
Red-bellied Pacu
Piaractus brachypomus
In a 1500L+ tank
- Often kept together
Orange Sakura Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi var. 'Orange Sakura'
- Often kept together
Black Phantom Tetra
Hyphessobrycon megalopterus