Shubunkin Goldfish Carassius auratus species

Common Name Shubunkin Goldfish

Scientific Name Carassius auratus species

Family Cyprinidae

Community Goldfish

Class Goldfish

Temperature 32-90 ºF

Swimming Range Middle

Adult Length 8-10 inches

Feeding Habits Fresh spinach, zucchini, peas and lettuce. Frozen plankton, vegetable diet, daphnia, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Tablet and Pellet foods also accepted. Live plants will be eaten, so use as a food source.

Compatibility A peaceful and schooling fish that mixes well with other goldfish.

Habitat China: Moderately decorated with rocks, plastic plants and driftwood.

Breeding During the spawning season the male will have tubercles (small white dots, not to be confused with the disease ich) on their head, pectoral fins and gill covers. Thousands of eggs are produced and the parents are veracious egg eaters and must be removed immediately after spawning.

Additional Comments The Shubunkin has a mottled coloration. The base color is blue with a speckled pattern of black, red, white and yellow. They are hardy and do well in outside ponds. Average lifespan is 15-25 years. 7/30/99 temp - hold for image - not linked to category