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Description
Comet Goldfish is an ideal aquarium fish for the beginners, very hardy and suitable for unheated tanks as well as garden ponds. The Comet Goldfish originated in Washington in the 1880s and is now the single most popular Goldfish variety. Coburg Aquarium's Live Fish and Aquarium Products delivered to your door.
Features of Comet Goldfish:
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Comet have a singular forked tail with two tips
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Long back and sleek body designed for fast swimming
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Comets have much larger, showier fins. A comet’s tail is usually the same length as its body
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There’s a lot of variety with Comet Goldfish. The most common variants you’ll see are yellow, orange, white, and vibrant red.
The Best Aquarium Size for Comet:
A mature Comet require a standard rectangular tank of at least 100L. You can also start with a 50L tank for a juvenile. Keep in mind that tank size can vary greatly depending on how big or small the goldfish is and how many you plan to stock in the tank. After an Aquarium for your fish? Browse Aquarium Tank Selection here.
Tank Mate Compatibility:
Comet are very peaceful community dwellers. They are schooling fish, it’s best to have at least two. They are easily consumed by bigger fish, which view them as prey. Great tank mates include:
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Comet
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Rosy Barbs
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Black Widow Tetras
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Axolotl
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Zebra Danios
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Other Comets
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