Sarasa Comet Goldfish Carassius auratus species

Common Name Sarasa Comet Goldfish

Scientific Name Carassius auratus species

Family Cyprinidae

Community Goldfish

Class Goldfish

Temperature 78ºF

Swimming Range Middle

Adult Length 12-16 inches

Feeding Habits Fresh spinach, zucchini, peas and lettuce. Frozen plankton, vegetable diet, daphnia, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Tablet and Pellet foods also accepted. Live plants will be eaten, so use as a food source. Compatibility A peaceful and schooling fish that mixes well with other goldfish. Ideal for a garden pond.

Habitat China: Moderately decorated with rocks, plastic plants and driftwood.

Breeding During the spawning season the male will have tubercles (small white dots, not to be confused with the disease ich) on their head, pectoral fins and gill covers. Thousands of eggs are produced and the parents are veracious egg eaters and must be removed immediately after spawning.

Additional Comments The Sarasa Comet have all derived from the comet goldfish. They vary from a white fish with red markings to a red fish with a white belly. They will grow in proportion to the surroundings. They are hardy and peaceful. Average life span is 15-25 years.