Here’s what’s special about the goldfish you see offered by Windsor Fish Hatchery — particularly the larger comets and shubunkins they breed and sell:
Hardier, Outdoor-Raised Pond Fish
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Windsor Fish Hatchery raises these goldfish outdoors in ponds and seasonal conditions rather than in cramped indoor tanks, which tends to make them stronger and healthier fish that can cope with real pond environments.
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They’re fed quality diets and go through natural seasonal changes, which helps them develop resilience and good colour.
Colourful and Visually Striking Varieties
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Shubunkins: Known for their multi-coloured, mottled patterns (often white with splashes of red, black, orange, etc.), they bring visual interest and contrast to a pond.Our shubunkins can look vary similar to red & white koi, we have developed this bloodline
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Comets & Marigolds: These fish have elongated bodies and tails that swim energetically through the water.
Larger Size Makes a Difference
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Windsor’s listings often show goldfish sizes around 12–20 cm or more, which is larger than what many hobbyists start with when buying tiny juveniles.
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Buying larger comets and shubunkins gives you fish that are already established, visibly healthy, and less likely to be stunted by transport or early-life stress.
Lifespan and Suitability
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Comets and shubunkins are robust goldfish breeds that can live many years (10–15 + years) when given proper space, water quality, and care.
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They’re great for beginners as well as experienced pond keepers because of their adaptability and relatively low-maintenance needs compared with more delicate “fancy” goldfish types
If you currently have koi in the pond, you can feed them the same food. add fish food to the order feed australian fish food floating pellets.
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