Description

The Comet-Tailed Goldfish or Comet Goldfish is a single-tailed goldfish bred in the United States. It is similar to the common goldfish, except slightly smaller and slimmer, and is mainly distinguished by its long deeply forked tail fin. Comet Goldfish with yellow, orange, red, white, and red-and-white coloration are common. The red coloration mainly appears on the tail-fin and dorsal fin, but can also appear on the pelvic fin.

The Comet-Tailed Goldfish or Comet Goldfish is more active than most other goldfish breeds. It is not unusual to see a Comet dashing back and forth in its tank, racing around in a playful manner. Due to the Comet’s hardy and active nature, and the relative ease in caring for them, they are the breed best suited to ponds and outdoor pools. They are often kept with koi in outdoor ponds. Comets have a natural life span of 5 to 14 years and may live even longer in optimum conditions.