LFriedel Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 We have four 5" Blue Bristol Shubunkins just added to our outdoor pond. I am wondering if any of you have experience with these and can give me an idea of how quickly they grow in relation to the koi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobies et al Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 We have four 5" Blue Bristol Shubunkins just added to our outdoor pond. I am wondering if any of you have experience with these and can give me an idea of how quickly they grow in relation to the koi. I have had comets and koi, no experience with Bristol Shubunkins. However, I do know a fair bit about koi. The modern koi properly kept, averages 80 cm ( 31.5" ), reaches 50 % of it's final length at 24 months and 95 % at 10 years. Under optimum conditions they grow over 2 cm a month. Mine were 22 - 24 " by the time they were approaching their 4th year. Consider them an inheritance fish as they can live many years (70 +). Check out this site http://www.coloradokoi.com/koisize.htm On the other hand The Bristol Shubunkins only live about 10 years and grow to 6 to 12", a much smaller fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFriedel Posted June 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Check out this site http://www.coloradokoi.com/koisize.htm On the other hand The Bristol Shubunkins only live about 10 years and grow to 6 to 12", a much smaller fish. Thanks!!! That is a great site! My husband has said that the fish can't hear. This site tells me they can - so I guess talking to them and calling them sweety-nookums names is not so silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooUrns! Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 It's only silly if someone catches you doing it! Shubies will grow like any other comet goldfish. As an example, I have two five year old comets that are about 12" long. I've seen a few that were larger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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