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Shubunkin are a great beginner goldfish, as long as proper care and conditions are provided. They have been a mainstay in the hobby for many years, having been the result of selective breeding in early 20th century Japan. Shubunkin differ from common goldfish, as they have a long, flowing, forked tail and are multicolored and individuals vary significantly with red, black, orange, and blueish-gray markings on a white background. When ready to spawn, males will develop notches on their head called tubercles, and females will appear more plump. Shubunkins may appear small at fish stores, but will ultimately require a large aquarium or pond as they can exceed 12 inches over time. 

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Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Peaceful

Live Plant Safe: With Caution

General Description: Shubunkin are a great beginner goldfish, as long as proper care and conditions are provided. They have been a mainstay in the hobby for many years, having been the result of selective breeding in early 20th century Japan. Shubunkin differ from common goldfish, as they have a long, flowing, forked tail and are multicolored and individuals vary significantly with red, black, orange, and blueish-gray markings on a white background. When ready to spawn, males will develop notches on their head called tubercles, and females will appear more plump. Shubunkins may appear small at fish stores, but will ultimately require a large aquarium or pond as they can exceed 12 inches over time. 

Diet Requirements: Shubunkin goldfish are omnivores and will accept most foods that are offered. Some options include goldfish specific flake or pellets, brine shrimp, blood worms, and various plant matter. 

Care Requirements: Goldfish prefer cool water, usually ranging from 60-70F, but can tolerate a much wider range especially in outdoor ponds. Due to being a coldwater species it is best to keep them with other comets or related goldfish varieties in an outdoor pond or 75 gallon or larger aquarium for overwintering indoors. Shubunkins produce a large amount of waste, so good filtration and oxygenation are necessary. Shubunkin goldfish are a long-lived species and can live for more than ten years in captivity. Floating plants are best for aquariums or ponds with shubunkins as they have a tendency to sift through gravel and uproot species. Shubunkins are very peaceful and sociable fish. Recommended water conditions, 36-90° F, KH 2-12, pH 6.8-7.2.

Purchase Size: Small: 2″ to 3″; Medium: 4″ to 6″; Large: 6″ to 8″

 

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase size is approximate.

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Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.

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