Comet Goldfish
These fish are called Comets because of their slender body and long tails making them slightly resemble a comet from outer-space. This feature is harder to see when they are younger but when they mature they will look spectacular. They are hardy and can be kept in a pond. Make sure to conduct regular water changes are goldfish do not have a stomach causing water quality to become poor very quickly. Do a small water change every week.
Profile
Care: Easy
Origin: China
Temp: 13-22C (55.4-72F) are optimum condition but can live in conditions close to freezing. Heater are not needed when keeping this fish.
Size: 35cm (14inches)Food: fresh, frozen, pellet and flake foods. They like vegetables and will eat aquatic plants.
pH: 6.0 and 9.0
Carbonate hardness: 40ppm
Breeding
To breed keep them at a low temperature, usually 18*C (65*F), feed them generously with various types of food (e.g. live, frozen, flakes, pellets and vegetables). Do this for a month then slowly increase the temperature and spawning should occur. However, take precautions to keep the eggs and fry safe as the parents will eat them. The easiest alternative is to remove the parents after spawning.
Profile
Care: Easy
Origin: China
Temp: 13-22C (55.4-72F) are optimum condition but can live in conditions close to freezing. Heater are not needed when keeping this fish.
Size: 35cm (14inches)Food: fresh, frozen, pellet and flake foods. They like vegetables and will eat aquatic plants.
pH: 6.0 and 9.0
Carbonate hardness: 40ppm
Breeding
To breed keep them at a low temperature, usually 18*C (65*F), feed them generously with various types of food (e.g. live, frozen, flakes, pellets and vegetables). Do this for a month then slowly increase the temperature and spawning should occur. However, take precautions to keep the eggs and fry safe as the parents will eat them. The easiest alternative is to remove the parents after spawning.
