CS> Now shubunkin!  Ok, thats an idea.  Somehow I was thinking that was
 CS> something else but now that I have my brain cells activated, I was
 CS> equating shibunkin with lionhead.  I had no clue a shibunkin was like
 CS> this.  Humm!  Possible!
 CS> Since i go underway (Sailor here, going to sea) for 5 days tomorrow,
 CS> could you perhaps tell me more about them so I can read it when I get
 CS> back?  (oops, just noted I didnt spell it right.  Shubunkin).  Things
 CS> like how big they get etc would be nice to know.  Its obvious 'he' is a
 CS> friendly fellow and not causing trouble with the other goldfish so I am
 CS> not worried about it as long as he doesnt exceed my tank size for his
 CS> comfort zone needs.
Shubunkins are just another variation on the standard comet type goldfish. 
The body tends to be more Koi-like as does the finnage. The tail can be 
somewhat elongated. The ones I've had all grew to over a foot before I had to 
sell them off. I don't have a pond,so tank space got cramped. Otherwise, care 
is the same as with any other goldfish. Yours will soon outgrow the tank you 
have him/her in. Your options would be to sell/trade it back to the store or 
sell it to a pond keeper.
I doubt I'll ever have a pond. I live in the city and have a very small 
("postage stamp") yard. A pond would take out the bulk of the back yard.
Are the algae cleaners you have possibly bristle-nose plecos? Your 
description would fit several species of those.
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