Comet Goldfish

Carassius auratus (Cometa)

Advanced Freshwater Peaceful and sociable. Slow, graceful swimming. Omnivorous with a herbivorous tendency. Prefers calm waters. Can live 10-20 years. Cyprinidae

Max Size 30.0 cm (11.8")

Min Tank 400 L (106 gal)

Min Group 1+

Diet Omnivore - food, algae, larvae

Water Parameters

Temperature

18.0-24.0°C

64-75°F

7.0-7.6

Hardness (dGH)

5.0-19.0

Min Tank Size

400 L

106 gal

About

Kinguio variety with long, elegant fins. Slow swimming because of the heavy fins. Hardy and sociable.

Behavior & Temperament

Peaceful and sociable. Slow, graceful swimming. Omnivorous with a herbivorous tendency. Prefers calm waters. Can live 10-20 years.

Feeding

Omnivore - food, algae, larvae

Breeding

Oviparous. Reproduction similar to the common kinguio. Spawns on floating plants. Females lay up to 800 eggs. Fry hatch in 10 days.

Care Notes

Sensitive to parameter fluctuations. Sensitive to ammonia. Needs hiding spots. Prefers dark substrate

Compatibility

Good for community tanks

Quick Summary

Scientific Name	Carassius auratus (Cometa)
Family	Cyprinidae
Category	Fish
Care Level	Advanced
Water Type	Freshwater
Max Size	30.0 cm (11.8")
Min Tank	400 L (106 gal)
Min Group	1+
Diet	Omnivore - food, algae, larvae
Temperament	Peaceful and sociable. Slow, graceful swimming. Omnivorous with a herbivorous tendency. Prefers calm waters. Can live 10-20 years.