Are comet fish the same as koi?

Young comet, shubunkin and common goldfish look very similar to koi. But they won’t grow nearly as long as koi. These goldfish can only reach a length of 12 inches.

Are Comets goldfish or koi?

The comet goldfish can be distinguished from the common goldfish by its long, single and deeply forked tail fin. Due to the comet’s hardy and active nature, and the relative ease in caring for them, they are the breed best suited to ponds and outdoor pools. They are often kept with koi in outdoor ponds.

Can you mix comet goldfish with koi?

Absolutely! Both koi and goldfish are very docile creatures and will not harm each other in a pond or aquarium.

Which is better koi or goldfish?

If you think that the larger the fish, the better it is then koi clearly win out. However, fish only grow to a size appropriate for their environments, so if your pond is only a few meters across, your koi won’t grow much larger than goldfish would, anyway.

Do all koi have barbels?

There are many different types of KOI fish, but all have one thing in common – barbels. These whisker-like appendages come from the mouth and hang down like a mustache or beard on the lower lip. There are two sets of these barbels, a set on top of each side of the mouth.

Are koi hardier than goldfish?

While goldfish are considered by some to be hardier than koi, their needs vary more widely depending upon breed. Although smaller than koi, they produce a greater amount of waste in relation to their body size and as such require more dissolved oxygen (and more frequent pond cleaning).

Are koi just big goldfish?

Koi are all almost the same size, but goldfish are usually wider and have an egg-like appearance. However, most goldfish have a variety of body types and shapes depending on their characteristics.

Can koi and comets breed?

Koi and goldfish hybrids are often referred to as “koimets” because they are a combination of a koi and, most often, a comet or common-type goldfish. This isn’t because koi and fancy goldfish can’t breed together, because they absolutely can.

Do koi eat koi?

Koi are omnivorous and they may eat Koi fry or eggs, but they will leave smaller fish alone.

What is the difference between goldfish and Koi?

Koi are larger than goldfish, with mature adult sizes of 18 inches to four feet. The size of adult goldfish are anywhere from 8 – 12 inches.

What are the colors of koi fish?

Koi have a multitude of colors and patterns, such as those pictured above, and have base colors of white, blue, orange, yellow, red, and black. They can be up to three or four feet in length when fully mature, and have a lifespan averaging 20 – 25 years, though in some cases koi have lived for over one hundred years.

What kind of fish is a comet tail goldfish?

Comet-tailed goldfish. Goldfish are a type of domesticated carp, and one of the most common aquarium fish. Goldfish originate from the Prussian carp, and were first developed in China. There are over 300 breeds of goldfish, and most of these breeds have originated in China.

How long do koi fish live?

They can be up to three or four feet in length when fully mature, and have a lifespan averaging 20 – 25 years, though in some cases koi have lived for over one hundred years. A distinguishing feature of koi are their barbels, a whisker-like organ on each side of the mouth. A koi’s barbels are pictured below.