Goldfish Species

This is one of my two goldfis i have in my 24x12x15in tank could anyone tell me the variety it comes from please.
i don't know if its a male or female its about four inches long.

Sarasa Comet http/www.minizoo.at/bilder/kaltwasserfis...oldfisch-01.jpg These comets are a hardy fish originated in China. They have a bright red/silver-white coloration and a spectacular tail development. The 3 main differences from these comets and the wild carp are a lack of the barbells on the mouth area, the markings at the base of the scales, and their size. The Sarasa comets can grow up to 12" in length. They prefer foods of pellet or flaked form that do not exceed 30% protein. Minimum pond size recommended is 180 gallons. They like to eat the roots of plants and have been know to dig to get to them, so large rocks surrounding the plants are helpful in protecting them. You may also consider our selection of plant protectors. The males have different features that the females in that they have a concave anal section and sometimes breeding spots on the head. Spawning can produce up to 1,000 eggs. The fry become visable in about six days. Feeding the fry with small live foods will enhance their color within about 8 months. Good water quality and adequate filtration play an important role in the health of these as well as all pond fish.






or mayb Longtail shubunkin goldfish

nelly said:

Sarasa Comet http/www.minizoo.at/bilder/kaltwasserfis...oldfisch-01.jpg These comets are a hardy fish originated in China. They have a bright red/silver-white coloration and a spectacular tail development. The 3 main differences from these comets and the wild carp are a lack of the barbells on the mouth area, the markings at the base of the scales, and their size. The Sarasa comets can grow up to 12" in length. They prefer foods of pellet or flaked form that do not exceed 30% protein. Minimum pond size recommended is 180 gallons. They like to eat the roots of plants and have been know to dig to get to them, so large rocks surrounding the plants are helpful in protecting them. You may also consider our selection of plant protectors. The males have different features that the females in that they have a concave anal section and sometimes breeding spots on the head. Spawning can produce up to 1,000 eggs. The fry become visable in about six days. Feeding the fry with small live foods will enhance their color within about 8 months. Good water quality and adequate filtration play an important role in the health of these as well as all pond fish.






or mayb Longtail shubunkin goldfish

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thank you for the very descriptive reply to my question, the next question is will they out grow my tank i have another one that is slightly larger and not as colourfull it has a lot of white on its flanks.
thank you very much for your reply.
kevin.

looks like shubunkin to me. sarasa means red and white.

they grow to at least a foot

more to the point looks like a London shubunkin

sorry I just had to be pedantic on this one
(hopes he has it correct now )

The-Wolf said:

more to the point looks like a London shubunkin

sorry I just had to be pedantic on this one
(hopes he has it correct now )

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this is the other fish i have bigger but not as colourfull

hope ive at least tried to help wasnt to sure with pics so that way ive couvered every angle remember goldfish should be kept in a very large tank n great filteration

unfortuanatly people keep golds in bowls but this is just wrong

nelly said:

hope ive at least tried to help wasnt to sure with pics so that way ive couvered every angle remember goldfish should be kept in a very large tank n great filteration

unfortuanatly people keep golds in bowls but this is just wrong

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thanks wolf for the info they are in a 24x12x15 tank at the moment with two filters in one is a rena filstar the oter is a fluval two they are in lovely condition and very lively.
regards kev.

your tank will be too small for them in the long run, comets/shubunkins are really pond fish, not tank fish. it'd be best to find them a pond home in the spring when it's warmed up out there.
they can grow to 14" or even larger, in a 24x12x15 they would struggle to turn around!

catxx said:

your tank will be too small for them in the long run, comets/shubunkins are really pond fish, not tank fish. it'd be best to find them a pond home in the spring when it's warmed up out there.
they can grow to 14" or even larger, in a 24x12x15 they would struggle to turn around!

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you learn something every day, knowledge is a wonderful thing, that is why i subscribe to this forum thank you oh wise one.