What Do You Feed Shubunkin Goldfish?

Since they are omnivorous, the Shubunkin Goldfish will generally eat all kinds of fresh, frozen, and flake foods. To care for Shubunkin goldfish, keep a good balance by giving them a high quality flake food everyday. Feed brine shrimp (either live or frozen), blood worms, Daphnia, or tubifex worms as a treat.

What food do shubunkins eat?

Shubunkins are omnivorous, and as such need a varied diet, as well as a high quality goldfish fish feed. As with most carp relatives, shubunkins require a diet that's rich in protein – things like brine shrimp, bloodworms, krill meal, and other high protein foods should compose about 30 to 50% of their diet.

Can Shubunkin goldfish live in a bowl?

Tank Shape

Shubunkins are fast swimmers that need plenty of space to move around, so choose a long tank rather than a deep one. ... Needless to say, a goldfish bowl is not a suitable home for Shubunkins. A bowl is much too small for these lively fish and does not offer enough surface area.

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