Shubunkins
The Shubunkin
Goldfish is the same shape as a Comet Goldfish, but has many colours on a
'blue' background. The colours may include black, red and white and
the appearance is often mottled. They should be a hardy fish and and
usually are. The ones that Betta Trading sells are from Boolara Fish
farms and are well adapted to the conditions in Australia. They are
suitable for either aquariums or ponds.
Some of the imported Shubunkins available from some wholesalers are not as hardy as they should be.
The Subunkin was
developed by Kichigoro Akiyama in Japan in about 1890 from a complex
cross involving a Calico Telescope Goldfish, a Common
Goldfish and a Wakin with a singletail. There is some doubt
about the exact ancestors used.
The name "Shubunkin" was given to this variety by Mr.
Shinnosuke Matsubara of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
of Japan and was announced in 1892. It means something like a Goldfish with bright colours, including red and blue.
The Bristol Shubunkin was developed in Britain and has a heart shaped tail.
Shubunkins are included in Betta Trading's mix of small Goldfish which are $1.50 each or 10 for $12. We usually have some bigger Shubunkins as well, the price depending on the size.
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