Other Information
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Carassius Auratus
- Fish Family: Cyprinidae
- Common Names: Comet Goldfish, Comets
- Challenge Rating: Easy - perfect for beginners
- Diet: Omnivore
- Max Lifespan: 5-14 years
- Max Length: 25-30cm (cm)
- Origin: China/East Asia
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Water Conditions: Temperature of to 23 degrees C and pH level 6.5 to7.5
About Comet Goldfish - Assorted Colours
Comet Goldfish are the world's most popular type of Goldfish. These bright, hardy aquarium fish are perfect for beginners, come in assorted colours, and are suitable for unheated tanks and garden ponds.
Like all Goldfish, Comets are incredibly popular and a great addition to any aquarium or pond. Their vivid colours and hardy nature make them ideal for both novice and experienced aquarists.
While our Comet Goldfish are bred in Australia, Goldfish were originally cultivated in China over 1000 years ago, and over the centuries, have been developed into many different types all over the world. The Comet Goldfish was developed in the United States in the 1800’s and has become the most popular Goldfish among aquarium owners.
Comet Goldfish have a distinctive scissor-shaped singular forked tail with two tips, usually the same length as their entire body, and come in an assortment of colours. Common variants range from yellows through to oranges and reds, sometimes with white elements. These brilliant colours and showy tails make Comets an attractive, impressive showpiece for your aquarium.
Comets make peaceful tankmates, and it’s a good idea to have at least two as they are traditionally schooling fish. We recommend feeding your Comets Pisces Goldfish Pellets or Flakes. Spirulina Flakes and Algae Wafers will provide valuable variety to their diet.
We’ve found that Comets, like all Goldfish, enjoy eating Duckweed, which is easy to grow in your aquarium and is available from Scapeshop.com.au
These cold water fish thrive in water temperatures ranging from 8-23 degrees celsius, and as they produce lots of waste, we recommend good filtration and plenty of plants to oxygenate and clean the water, as well as enriching their lives and supplementing their diets.
