C O M E T   

Origin - United States
Difficulty - Beginner
Availability - Very Common
Price - Very Cheap
Adult Size - 10 to 15 inches
Scales - Metallic

History & Background

Example of an adult Butterfly Comet This is the only breed originating from the United States. Comets are very similar to Common Goldfish except for their fins, which are long and flowing as opposed to the stiff short fins of Common Goldfish.

Comets have more ornamental value for Ponds than Common Goldfish, but breed as easily as Common Goldfish do. So they are often bred for food for predatory fish as well. Back to Top

Special Care

Like Common Goldfish, Comets are very hardy and require no special care. They are commonly kept in ponds and can survive any conditions that Common Goldfish can survive. Back to Top

Ideal Characteristics

The body shape is identical to that of the Common Goldfish for all intents and purposes. The main differences are in the fin length and shape. Comets do tend towards slightly longer bodies.

All fins should be single except the Pectoral and Pelvic fins. Caudal fin should be pointed, and long (3/4 the length of the body or more) and deeply forked, like an open pair of scissors. All other fins are longer than the Common Goldfish and should be pointed. Fins should be erect, without folding over or overlapping. Back to Top

Known Variants

The Sarsa Comet has the same body shape and fin type as a standard Comet, but is colored deep red and white, as shown in this image. Sarsa Comets do not necessarily have Tancho-type pattersn, just red and white coloration.

Butterfly Comets are normal Comets with flowing fins that dont stay erect. They do not have split Caudal fins like butterfly varieties of other goldfish breeds. Except for their longer fins, they conform to the same standards as normal Comets.Back to Top