Comet Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
Fish in the family Cyprinidae. Easy care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameCarassius auratus
FamilyCyprinidae
Also known asComet-tail Goldfish
Care levelEasy
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
DietOmnivore
Adult size12 in
Minimum tank size40 gallons
Water parametersTemp 65-72°F, pH 6.5-8, GH 5-19 dGH
Appearance
Slim single-tail goldfish with a long, deeply forked flowing tail. Commonly metallic orange, also red-and-white (Sarasa) variants.
Difficulty and care for the Comet Goldfish
Easy
Origin and habitat
Domesticated (United States)
Keeper notes
Peaceful, very active swimmer. Outcompetes slow fancy goldfish for food, so keep with other single-tails or in ponds.
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