Comet 15cm X-Large - (No Online Purchases)

Name: Comet Goldfish

Scientific Name:Carassius auratus

Description: A beautiful, active and hardy goldfish variety featuring a streamlined body and a long, flowing, deeply forked single tail. Comet Goldfish are available in a range of colours, including orange, red, white, yellow and red-and-white combinations. Known for their energetic swimming behaviour and peaceful temperament, they are a popular choice for large aquariums and outdoor ponds.

Origin: Developed in the United States during the late 1800s from domesticated goldfish originally originating in East Asia.

pH: Approximately 7.0–8.0

Temperature: Around 10–24°C

Adult Size: Approximately 25–30 cm, sometimes larger in spacious ponds with excellent care.

Lifespan: Approximately 10–20 years, potentially longer with proper care.

Food: Omnivorous. Accepts high-quality goldfish pellets, flakes and a variety of vegetable-based foods. Supplement their diet with blanched vegetables such as peas, spinach and zucchini, along with occasional live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia and bloodworms. A balanced diet helps maintain healthy growth and vibrant colouration.

Compatibility: Peaceful and social, best kept with other active, single-tailed goldfish such as Common Goldfish and Shubunkins. Comets are fast swimmers and may outcompete slower fancy goldfish, such as Fantails and Orandas, for food. Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species and small fish that may be swallowed as the goldfish grows.

Habitat: Requires a large aquarium or spacious outdoor pond with excellent filtration, good oxygenation and regular water changes due to its high waste production. Provide plenty of open swimming space, smooth gravel or sand, and hardy aquatic plants. Comet Goldfish are particularly well suited to outdoor ponds with adequate depth, shade and protection from predators. They tolerate cooler temperatures but should be protected from extreme heat and sudden temperature changes.