Description
Bristol Shubunkins hail from ornamental breeding programmes and grow to around 25–30cm in length. A distinctly British development of the fancy goldfish lineage, they are prized for their flowing single tail and vivid, calico patterning, a riot of blue, red, orange, black, and white across a nacreous base.
Special requirements: Bristol Shubunkins are coldwater fish and must not be kept in tropical aquaria. They are best suited to a large, well-filtered pond or a spacious indoor tank with strong biological filtration, as goldfish are heavy waste producers. Smooth gravel or sand substrate is preferable to sharp media. They are sociable and do well with other single-tailed goldfish of a similar size and swimming ability.
Diet: Bristol Shubunkins are omnivores. At Wirral Aquatics we feed ours EBO Pro Soft Artemia, quality sinking goldfish pellets and blanched vegetables such as peas and spinach. They also enjoy live food such as daphnia and bloodworm.
Tank compatibility & care
Compatible tank mates
Hand-picked from the species we stock
Ordering livestock
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