Red Crystal Comet 5cm

Red Crystal Comet
 

Comet goldfish are usually the first fish an aquarist keeps when they enter this hobby. goldfish make for fantastic ornamental fish and have such a rich history that they carry. The comet style of goldfish was developed in America and is now recognized worldwide for its elongated body shape, long tail, and stunning colours. Goldfish breeders now specialize in creating new and unique colour trains in comets and that is where the red crystal strain comes in. 

Red crystal comets have a deep orange colour from head to tail, these fish aren’t metallic like most goldfish and actually have more of a matte-coloured skin instead of typical scales. The white underbelly as well is not as prominent and is usually isolated to just under the mouth. The most characteristic feature of this goldfish strain is the jet-black eyes which almost look like beads on the fish. This contrasts incredibly well with the saffron-coloured body which is why these goldfish look so unique. These are great fish to keep either in a large aquarium or pond where they can be enjoyed from a top-down view. 

Breeding these red crystal comet goldfish is not common in the home aquarium but in an outdoor pond with plant cover, breeding should happen naturally. The females are egg scatterer 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, females tend to be rounder.
 

Tank Recommendations for Red Crystal Comet

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 liters 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 Red Crystal Comet

These goldfish would be incredibly fun fish to feed because they will really set off a feeding frenzy when in a school. Giving 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.