Comet goldfish: characteristics, diet, breeding and use

The Comet goldfish is a type of one-sided goldfish bred in the United States. It is also called comet tail goldfish and looks like a common goldfish.

Hugo Mulert who was a government employee, developed this breed in the United States from a common goldfish. It was developed in the 1880s.

The variety was first seen in US Fisheries Commission ponds in Washington, DC. Learn more about this variety of goldfish below.

Characteristics of comet goldfish

The comet goldfish is similar in appearance to the common goldfish, except that it is slightly smaller and thinner, and is primarily distinguished by its deeply forked tail.

The usual colors of these fish are red-white, white, red, yellow and orange. The red coloration mainly appears on the caudal and dorsal fins, but can also appear on the ventral fin.

The average body length of a mature comet goldfish is around 12 inches, with some fish reaching longer lengths. Photos and information from Wikipedia.

Diet

Like most varieties of goldfish, the Comet goldfish is omnivorous. They usually eat almost anything they find in the environment.

Their natural food includes insects and their larvae, aquatic invertebrates, detritus and plants. And they will accept a wide range of dry and frozen pond and aquarium foods.

reproduction

The comet goldfish is a prolific breeder, much like the common goldfish. They can quickly colonize an open body of water if they have enough space and vegetation cover. Adult females can produce up to 1,000 eggs per clutch.

Advantages

The comet goldfish is a type of decorative fish. They are grown mainly for ornamental purposes. But also suitable to grow as a pet.

Special Notes

Compared to many other varieties of goldfish, the Comet goldfish is more active.

This is a breed best suited to ponds and outdoor pools due to its hardiness and activity, as well as its relative ease of maintenance.

Naturally, their lifespan is between 5 and 14 years, and under optimal conditions, they can live even longer. There are two variations of this goldfish, Sarasa and Tancho with only one tail.

Sarasa comets are characterized by their red and white coloration and resemble the Kohaku color pattern of koi.

They have long fins and are very hardy. While the one-tailed variety of Tancho has a silver body and fins with a red patch on its head. However, check out the full breed profile of these fish in the table below.