Shubunkin

Shubunkin
Shubunkin

Video: Shubunkin

Video: Shubunkin
Video: Великий Шубункин 2024, March
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Shubunkin, more correctly shubunkin (Japanese 朱 文 金, red brocade) or "calico" is one of the artificially cultivated decorative breeds of "goldfish", distinguished by transparent scales and variegated color.

Shubunkin, shubunkin, calico (goldfish breeds), photo photography
Shubunkin, shubunkin, calico (goldfish breeds), photo photography

It was first shown in 1900 by the famous Japanese fish breeder Kitigore Akiyama. By crossing the same number of females and males (wakin with a ribbon-like tail and calico demequin), he received fry that looked like a goldfish with a variegated color, but it did not have as many colors as a calico telescope. After selecting one hundred fish, Mr. Akiyama continued to work on the variety.

Shubunkin, calico (breed of goldfish), photo photograph of a fish
Shubunkin, calico (breed of goldfish), photo photograph of a fish

Dr. Matsubara believed that this variety could be obtained by crossing a variegated telescope with a funa (Japanese goldfish).

The fish came to Europe quite late, only after the First World War, although in America the fish was known earlier. Fish with delicate scales fell in love with aquarists for its color, which was a combination of white, black, red, yellow and blue colors. The fish is mobile, easily tolerates low temperatures and is immune to disease. This breed became popular in England, and in the early 1920s a new variety was developed called the London Shubunkin, and in 1934 the Bristol Aquarium Society developed a breed called the Bristol Shubunkin and published a standard for this breed - an elongated fish with a well-developed tail fin.

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Shubunkin (goldfish breed), photo photo of a golden fish
Shubunkin (goldfish breed), photo photo of a golden fish

The main beauty of a shubunkin is in its color. According to rough estimates, there are more than 125 different options. The length of the fish reaches 16 cm. It differs from the usual goldfish, which resembles the shape of the body and fins, by transparent scales, which is why it is also called the "scaleless goldfish", and by a very variegated varied color. The most rare fish are those with dark red, brown, yellow and black specks scattered over a bluish background. Fish steadily transmit traits to their offspring. Pure shubunkins are now rather rare.

Bristol shubunkin (goldfish breed), photo photography
Bristol shubunkin (goldfish breed), photo photography

Bristol shubunkins. In Europe and Asia, this breed is also called the calico comet. This variation was bred in England by crossing a shubunkin with a comet. The fish took the best from both breeds. According to the standard, the body depth of the fish should be approximately 35% of the body length. The caudal fin should be single with rounded lobes. The dorsal and anal fins should be single, the pectoral and pelvic fins should be paired, and their limbs should be slightly rounded. At least 25% of the body must be blue. The minimum body length is 7.5 cm. The fish must be bright. The body should be long and slender with a smooth outline. The main background of the fish's body should be blue with spots of purple, red, orange, yellow, brown, white and black.

Bristol shubunkins practically do not get sick (compared to some other types of goldfish) and are very hardy. Some live 15 years or so.

Shubunkin, shubunkin (goldfish breed), photo photography
Shubunkin, shubunkin (goldfish breed), photo photography

All types of shubunkins are very undemanding to water parameters and temperature. They feel good both in a pond and in a regular aquarium. Like all goldfish, they are very gluttonous and omnivorous. They get along well with other peaceful fish, but all the same, other breeds of scrofula will be their best neighbors. But you need to know that the shubunkins dig in the soil, raise the dregs and undermine the plants.

Cambridge shubunkin. This multicolored fish has a predominantly blue color over others and a slight black speck. Nowadays, it is quite rare.