Oranda Bristol Shubunkin 8-9 cm - Carassius Auratus - Red Fish

Bristol Shubunkin It is one of the most appreciated varieties of red fish in Livre Calico. It stands out from the London and American line for the very wide, symmetrical and deeply bifurcuta caudal fin, which takes a characteristic form at heart when the fish is observed swimming.

The body is stretched and aerodynamic, more like that of common red fish compared to fancy varieties, making it a active and resistant swimmer. The coloring is one of the most valuable elements: a blue-grayish base on which red, orange, black and white irregular stains are distributed, creating a unique marbled effect for each specimen.

Growth is gradual but constant and, in ideal conditions, fish develops increasingly intense colors with age.

Ideal habitat

Aquarium

The Bristol Shubunkin can be bred in the aquarium exclusively of cold water, Wide and well filtered.

• Recommended minimum volume:
  100 liters for the first specimen, + 40-50 liters for each additional subject

• Filtration:
  powerful and oversized, given the high typical organic production of the Carassius

• Water movement:
  moderate, with good oxygenation

• Lighting:
  average; A correct light favors the development of blue coloring

Pond

It is one of the goldfish more suitable for ponds and outdoor ponds.

• Resists without problems in the winter cold

• Possible wintering under the iced surface layer

• Ideal in pianted and well oxygenated ponds

• Group breeding recommended

Not suitable for terrariums or paludaries.

Chemical water values

Very tolerant species, but the stability of the parameters is fundamental for healthy growth.

• Temperature: 4-22 ° C

• ph: 6.5-8.0

• GH: medium-high (10-20 dgh)

• KH: medium

• Ammonia and nitrites: absent

• Nitrates: preferably less than 30 mg / l

It adapts well to the tough waters typical of many Italian areas.

Behavior and cohabitation

The Bristol Shubunkin is a fish pacific, social and very active, to be raised preferably in groups.

Recommended cohabitation:

• other shubunkin

• Common carassius auratus

• Comet

• Sarasa

• robust varieties of red fish from pond

To avoid:

• tropical fish

• aggressive species

• variety Fancy lens with very delicate fins

Power

Omnivorous with a strong vegetarian trend.

Ideal diet:

• specific feed for goldfish (pellet or stick)

• blanched vegetables (peas, zucchini, lettuce)

• frozen foods such as Dafnie and Chironomus

It is important to avoid supercharging, especially in the pond.

Plants and recommended set-up

Substrate

• fine sand

• rounded gravel of medium granulometry

Recommended plants

Resistant and unacceptable species:

• Anubias

• Vallisneria

• Elodea

• Ceratophyllum

• Microsorum

Layets are also ideal in pond and submerged oxygenant plants.

Furnishings

• rocks smooth

• well smooth woods

• avoid sharp or unstable decorations

Maintenance and longevity

With regular water changes, adequate filtration and balanced nutrition, the Bristol Shubunkin can live over 15 years, reaching important dimensions and becoming a central element of the aquarium or pond.

Shipping kit in the purchase of fish, shrimp and snails

Shipments of live animals (fish, shrimp, snails, crustaceans and other invertebrates) are carried outonly Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, to guarantee optimal transport conditions and minimize the times of stock.

For each order containing live animals it ismandatory to add the shipping kit, designed to ensure maximum protection during transport. The kit includes:

• Polystyrene container with high thermal insulation
• Double protective bag with oxygenation
• Thermal warmer(included in the coldest months)

Important:Acquarioshop.it is not responsible for any delays in delivery caused by the courier, adverse weather conditions or other external events not attributable toThe Ark of Zin Fabio.

Furthermore, it is not possible to predict the compatibility between the water of our breeding and that of your aquarium, since we do not know the specific chemical-physical parameters of each domestic tank. For this reasonwe recommend a gradual acclimatization of at least an hour, introducing small amounts of water of the aquarium in the shipping bag every 5-10 minutes. During this process, it is recommendedimmerse the bag in the aquariumTo allow a correct stabilization of the temperature before the final release.