Comet White 5cm

Comet White

Comet goldfish are usually the first fish an aquarist keeps when they enter this hobby. Goldfish make for a fantastic ornamental fish and have such a rich history that they carry. The comet style of goldfish was developed in America and is now recognised worldwide for its elongated body shape, long tail, and stunning colours. One of the most classic but often underrated comet colours is the white strain.

White comet goldfish as their name suggests are a pure white colour from head to tail, these fish really do look similar to something like a platinum ogon koi but are much cheaper and don’t get pearl as big. These fish aren’t metallic like most goldfish and actually have more of a matte-coloured skin instead of typical scales. These white goldfish are perfect to add to a group of other more classic yellow and red goldfish to make the group contrast even more but also provide some variety. These a great fish to keep either in a large aquarium or pond where they can be enjoyed from a top-down view.

Breeding these white comet goldfish is not common in the home aquarium but in an outdoor pond with plant cover, it should happen naturally. The females are egg scatterers and as long as there is enough cover and vegetation in the pond, there is a high chance that offspring will survive. Though there are not any immediate distinguishing factors between males and females, the females tend to be rounder.

Tank Recommendations for Comet White
As there is a colour variation of the standard comet which can easily reach an excess of 20 cm, it is best to keep these fish in a large aquarium. The minimum volume should be around 350 litres for a full-grown fish. This ensures that there is enough space for swimming and a large enough volume for this generally messy fish. A sandy substrate will be great as goldfish often sift through the sand in search of food, Fine-leafed plants will easily become a meal however species like Anubias will be fine to keep.

Suitable Tank Buddies
Comets are great fish because they are not aggressive in the slightest and can be kept with a range of tank mates. Common tank mates they can be kept with are active and small Coldwater tolerant fish. The goldfish however might eat fry produced by these smaller fish however they will be perfectly fine with adults. Fin-nipping species however should be avoided entirely as they will make short work on the flowing fins of the goldfish.

Usually Compatible
Other goldfish strains, danios, koi, and similar cold-water species.

Sometimes Compatible
Very small and slow-moving fish may potentially become a meal such as white cloud minnows.

Rarely Compatible
Discus, neon tetras, rams, oscars, and other high-end tropical or aggressive species.

Feeding your Comet White
These goldfish would be incredibly fun fish to feed because they will set off a feeding frenzy when in a school. Giving a good quality pellet food would be the easiest and most nutritional option for these goldfish. They can also be fed green matter like blanched vegetables for added variation to the diet.