Shubunkins Chasing Goldfish to Death: Aggression, Not Breeding

Fast, Aggressive Shubunkins Terrorize Slow Fancies

5–6 goldfish lost; shubunkins chased them to exhaustion. Pond 9x6x3 ft, little cover.

Why Shubunkins Are Bullies

• Bred for speed, hardiness, competition.
• Territorial, food-aggressive.
• Should NOT be kept with slow fancies (orandas, fantails, veiltails).

Fix

1. Add massive cover: plants, pipes, caves throughout pond.
2. Separate: move shubunkins or fancies to different pond.
3. If together, feed in multiple spots to reduce competition.

See Shubunkin Behavior. It's their nature—don't mix.