Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – goldfish pellets, gel food, vegetables, sinking wafers
Aquarium species profile
Comet Goldfish
Carassius auratus (Comet variety) · Captive-bred (United States)
Minimum tank75 gal (or pond)
Adult size12–14"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentPeaceful
Temperature60–72°F
pH range6.5–8.0
Compatible tank mates
Common Goldfish, Shubunkins, other single-tail goldfish
Tank mates to avoid
Tropical fish, fancy goldfish, very small fish
Care notes
Long, flowing single-tail variety. Often sold as feeder fish but grows very large. Cold-water hardy. Excellent jumpers; lid required for tanks.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.