✅ Level: Easy — a beautifully marbled, robust pond fish.

The Shubunkin (Carassius Auratus 'Shubunkin') is a colorful goldfish variety with a unique, marbled color pattern in blue, orange, black, and white. Robust, hardy, and peaceful — a beautiful addition to your garden pond.

🐟 Pond specifications

🏪 Collection & warranty

• Only available for collection at our store in Heinkenszand — this animal is not shipped
• Feel free to inspect the fish thoroughly in the store upon collection
• Upon collection, feel free to ask for advice on care or the composition of your pond

✂️ Care

This fish belongs in a pond and is hardy, provided the pond is deep enough (at least 80 cm) to prevent freezing solid. Feed less in spring and autumn, as metabolism slows down at lower temperatures.

🐠 Combination tip

Peaceful and well-suited for combination with other calm pond fish such as goldfish, Sarassas, and Orfes.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is characteristic of the Shubunkin?
The unique, marbled color pattern in blue, orange, black, and white makes each Shubunkin unique.

Is this fish hardy?
Yes, provided the pond is at least 80 cm deep so that the water does not freeze solid.

Which fish can I combine it with?
With other calm pond fish such as goldfish, Sarassas, and Orfes.

Do you have another question? Feel free to visit our store — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your pond.