Shubunkin
Carassius auratus
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pH
6.5–8
Temperature
18–24 °C
Where to buy
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What Shubunkin costs in South Africa
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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
Care guide
Keeping Shubunkin healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Shubunkin's adult size and activity level. Provide hiding spots and stable, well-filtered water; it suits a community 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
Omnivore. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Peaceful. Keep it in a group for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Choose tankmates of similar size and temperament with the same water needs. Avoid fin-nippers and anything large enough to eat it.
Breeding
Breeding success with Shubunkin depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
Keeping goldfish?
Goldfish produce more waste per centimetre than almost anything else in the hobby.
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