Shubunkin Goldfish

Carassius auratus

A hardy single-tailed goldfish in a calico spray of blue, orange, and black.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

65–75°F

pH

6.5–8

Hardness

5–20 dGH

Max size

8 in

Min tank

30 gal

Temperament

Peaceful

Social

Social (2+)

Swim level

All

Diet

Omnivore

Care level

Beginner

Lifespan

10-15 years

Breeding

Egg-scatterer

Suitability

Common

Origin

Cultivated (East Asia origin)

A fast, tough single-tailed goldfish well suited to ponds and large coolwater tanks. It grows large and active, so it needs serious space rather than a small aquarium. Keep with comets and other single-tails rather than slow fancy types.