Characteristics and husbandry of Bristol Shubunkin

Bristol Shubunkin is,This is a species of Shubunkin that was brought to England, bred in England, and returned to Japan. The most distinctive feature of the Bristol Shubunkin is its heart-shaped tail fin.Other parts of the body do not differ much from those of Shubunkin. The body color is an asagi base color with a vermilion pattern on top of it, which is almost an intermediate color between red and orange, and the scales tend to have many transparent scales. The scales tend to be transparent. Like the Shubunkin, it is a calico patterned species.

Bristol red-letter gold was exported about 100 years ago and then went to England via the United States. And,It was produced in the city of Bristol, a port city located in the southwestern part of England. The name of the city where it was produced became the origin of the name of Bristol Shubunkin.The Shumonkin, which came to Japan via the U.S., was gradually accepted by enthusiasts in England, who appreciated and supported the Shumonkin's distinctive calico pattern body color and its durability to withstand cold water in an environment colder than that of Japan (Tokyo). Then, at a breeder's place in Bristol, a mutation of the Zhuwen goldfish with a larger tail fin than the normal Zhuwen goldfish appeared. The breeder found it attractive, and it was bred and improved, and later, by crossbreeding the large tail fin with a butterfly tail, the Bristol Shubunkin was born.

The best way to enjoy Bristol Shubunkin is to enjoy the beauty of the heart shape of the caudal fin, which is its greatest feature, and the collaboration of transparent scales and normal scales called calico. The best way to enjoy these features is to view them from the side (side view) in an aquarium.Originally, the most common way to appreciate goldfish in Europe was to view them in an aquarium. Therefore, the Bristol Shumonkin was produced in England, where side viewing was also the mainstream, and the Bristol Shumonkin itself is a goldfish produced with an emphasis on side viewing.

The goldfish that are most compatible with the Bristol Shubunkin are Japanese goldfish, such as the Wagane or Comet, as well as the Shubunkin.The Bristol Shubunkin itself can grow to over 20 cm in length. Therefore, goldfish of the Wagane type, which are also large, are the most compatible. The next best match is the Dutch type, such as the Dutch lionhead and Azumanishiki, which are also compatible. Many Dutch types are good swimmers to some extent, and many of them are large, so they are a good match for the Bristol Shubunkin.

Goldfish that are incompatible with the Bristol Shubunkin are Ranchu-type goldfish such as Ranchu and Chotengan.Ranchu-type goldfish are not very good swimmers. Especially Ranchu are not good swimmers, so if they are kept together with Bristol Shubunkin, which are good swimmers, there is a possibility that Bristol Shubunkin will eat all the food. If this happens, only the Bristol Shubunkin will get bigger and bigger while the Ranchu will remain small, so not many people keep them together.

Bristol Shubunkin is a type that was created by derivation from Shubunkin, so for the most part it is not much different from Shubunkin,There is a tendency to emphasize the heart shape of the tail fin, which is the most important difference between Shubunkin and Bristol Shubunkin.To make the heart shape of the tail fin stand out more, some breeders keep their goldfish in a small aquarium to prevent wrinkles from forming on the tail fin when they are young. Other breeders refrain from mixing them with other types of goldfish to prevent them from swimming more than necessary. And, unlike other Japanese goldfish, the Bristol Shubunkin is basically created to be kept in an aquarium,If you are not sure whether to keep it outside or in an aquarium, we recommend keeping it in an aquarium.