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I bought 3 Comet Goldfish and have them in a 100 gallon tank. They are 10 inch now. Love them 😊

I won a goldfish at the county fair, Ferris. He’s finally grown big enough to go into my 125 that I purchased just for goldfish. So excited to finally be done with the setup this weekend. Will be using the 20 gallon grow out for a betta 😊 Maybe instead of outlawing it entirely there should be a screening process and not sold in box stores, exclusively breeders since most people here in the southern states do keep them in ponds, like koi.

Really glad I found your channel! Common and Comet goldfish have a special place in my heart. They are the first fish my Dad set up for us as kids. And I loved to win them at the carnival and let my kids do the same. I've never kept anything larger than a 10 gallon aquarium, so they always had to be re-homed once they became too big. The pandemic came and I started keeping betta fish with neons. Learned about sponge filters and live plants. But I did make a patio pond and place three "feeder" goldfish in it. Fall came and I wasn't confident in keeping them outside in the midwest winter at such a small size. I kept them in a 10 gallon tank with gravel, anubias plants, sponge and mechanical filter. They ate betta pellets, duckweed and guppy grass. They grew to three inches in 6 months! I just purchased my first big tank (40 gallons) to finish growing them out for an in ground pond come next spring. Now that I am older and more educated on fish care/keeping. I agree that the fish stores in the U.S. must stop calling one gallon bowls "goldfish bowls". They should be outlawed at the carnival as well. I think a guppy would be an easier fish "prize" to maintain. And those half and one gallon betta aquariums...No way should those be sold either. Anyways, thanks so much for making these videos and for your facebook page!

I got two cute lil comets the other day at Petsmart for a 20 gallon plant grow tank just to keep things in check... Now i'm realizing I'll be having to move them to my 75 gallon tank when I get it set up soon. Thank goodness I had it to give these precious babies more room to play!

i bought about a 9 inch long comet goldfish. I intruduced him to my 50 foot by 48 foot, 11 foot deep pond and he loves it. Hes thriving and living his best life. Easy to see him from 30 feet away.

Thank you for doing this video! I love my Common Goldfish and I love your channel! :-)

I just saw my first goldfish at my grandbaby’s house. I want her to keep up this goldfish so thank you for these great tips.

Just bought 5 for a dollar yesterday for the outdoor pond. Currently have them in a 40 gallon breeder planted, with a bristlenose and duckweed, until they stand a better chance against the big egret birds that stalk the edges of the pond. It has started to freeze in this area around this time though here in Texas, and I plan to invest in a larger "overwinter " tank, as my pond is not deep enough to sustain a reasonable temp in a good freeze. Been a fan of yours for a while brother. Cheers,

I'm researching comet goldfish for my outside pond. Thanks for the great information!

Great information, thank you! I have a (free) 40 gallon overwinter tank a for my ~500gallon pond fish up in Alaska. The 40 gallon tank seemed big at first, but then the fish got in there and it started looking a bit small. I had a few medium sized fish in the pond, but I'm pretty sure the ravens around snapped all but one =(. Ended up getting a lot of little comets from petco for the kids without knowing how big they can get! Now Im on this steep learning curve, but finding it all to be a rather rewarding challenge! Plus I like the comets. They are sleek, orange water bullets!

I just got my first fish about 3 months ago, I started with a calico common in a 10 gallon, he’s still alive and I plan for him to live a long life especially because he’s my first fish, I upgraded to a 55 gallon and plan on making a mini pond for him in the future. Thank you for the information man!

You're a frikkin great source of knowledge! Thanks for sharing and helping us out!

Bought my kid 2 common goldfish and then started doing deeper research as I wasn't vibing with the tiny tank we purchased them in. Hooooweee am I glad I did! They're in a bigger tank now, about to get planted up, and when we move in the spring they'll be upgraded to a pond. Have fallen hard for the hobby, and hope to do these guys justice. Then we'll do research into what would be the RIGHT fish for the 2 tanks we now have!

So, my kid had a beta. It was really sick when we got it and after a year long battle it died. She was devastated,(had a fish funeral with flowers and everything.) but honestly, I was relieved for the suffering fish and myself because of how much time and effort it took to try and save this fish. Well, we went to a fair and they wanted to try and win a fish... They had an entire bucket of balls and missed every shot. I was so thankful but they had one ball left and gave it to me to toss. You can see where this is going... I tossed that damn ball and wouldn't you know it. I won two goldfish... I couldn't say no to my kid so I brought them home set up the old 5 gallon tank and put the fish in. So, for these fish I should get a much larger tank than a 5 gallon, correct? I'm not sure what kind they are as both of them look different. One is chubby and short tailed and the other is longer with a V shaped tail.. I'm trying to get ahead of the curve and really wouldn't mind getting a larger tank. I was thinking of getting a corner tank with a stand. Would that be acceptable if it was of the appropriate size? I haven't had a goldfish for a long time. The last one I had was also from a fair and lived for six years in a SpongeBob tank.. 😭 I feel so bad for that fish, I'm surprised it lived for so long. I loved it and after it died, I stuck to betas. Now I'm in love with these goldies! 😅 And want to take the best care of them as possible. Any help or pointers are appreciated! 👍

I saw this video on a whim. I love comet goldfish and do does my young son. I wish I knew what I now now before getting a 20 gallons for them. And we have 9 😢 my poor babies need space. I refuse to take them back so a bigger tank it is. This video was great!

Hey! I love your channel and love the useful info that I’m getting from your videos, thank you

Thanks for making this video. I was looking at making a small lotus pond in my backyard that was not going to be large enough for keeping koi. My grandma kept a comet goldfish in a bowl and it never got bigger than the ones you see at the store, and I didn’t think it was going to be a good fit. I’m shocked to hear that they grow large, and I’m sad to know that her fish was actually being abused. She really liked it a lot, but it was a lot harder to get resources about fish in the 1990s. You basically just had to trust what the guy at Walmart or whatever told you about your fish. Now that I know that goldfish grow larger, I’m going to be doing a lot more research into which types of goldfish I want for my pond.

I see you have black diamond there going into that corner aquarium, I use that in all of my current aquariums, the only one left with a different substrate is the one at my wifes photography studio that we set up before we discovered the wonders of black diamond medium grit blasting sand -tractor supply company. There now anyone watching this video knows what it is and where to get it. Great substrate....superb.

I grew one for 11 years. It got to be 13.47 inches long. Absolute unit until life caught up to it. He was like a brother to me. I won him at a 4th of july fair lol. He lived through hell and back. Was damn near a juggernaut.

The folks at the mom and pop pet store in my county really helped me dodge a bad starter move. I never realized goldfish were so "messy" lol. They pointed me to a Betta fish, because they are very easy to take care of, and are low maintenance. If anybody out there is looking to start an aquarium, and I say a Betta fish is a great way to go. Btw the tank is only a gallon, but it came with a filter and some quick start bacterial fluid, so really anybody can start! Great video and greetings from Texas!

Thank you for the advice. Much appreciated.

Hey Chris my name is Tammy,I really enjoy ur videos also ur really easy to understand, I have five aquariums I really enjoy my fish so thanks an can’t wait to see more videos…

Love the content. I was curious why the comet had such a bad rep, but I get it now. It’s not a bad fish it is just we are not giving them enough space.

Im just starting out and got myself a 29 gallon tank. I was looking to start a planted community tank and i had everything set up, the tank is about 3 days into the nitrogen cycle, the ph is good so i decided to go get some plants for the tank. While i was shopping for them, the lady working at petco talked me into buying 5 small commit goldfish to start the community with. In the store they looked perfect. I went home and added them and the plants to the tank and begain researching them. Im a bit panicked now! 🤣

My comet is in a 40 gallon. He’s about 2 years old about 6 inches long now. Planning on upgrading to a 110 gallon stock tank pond in my back yard this spring

Hello! Thank you! I have rescued 6 comets from 5th grade “experiments.” They have gone from 8oz mason jars to my 350 gallon pond. They are wonderful but definitely need room:). I was feeling guilty about putting them in the pond instead of keeping them in our 40 gallon aquarium. You made me feel much better about the decision. Thank you!

I appreciate your valuable comet fish information. Best wishes.

I'm building a patio pond out of a 100 gallon stock tank and found this while doing research on possible fish for it. I live in an area where goldfish can live outside year round, provided there is plants and shade in the summer months. I think I may look at some of the other goldfish options you mentioned. Thanks!

This was helpful. Thank you

ive got 6 of these guys now and i just put em in a 20 gallon. its 17 tall 24 long and 12 wide. i had them in a 10 gallon so i think they love this new one

I normally tell people that comet goldfish need to be put into ponds or tanks that are at least 75 gallons.

I like the title watch before buying . I always watch a few videos and google some info now before buying any pet😄I think I 'll go with common goldfish after watching this thx.

I'm not deep into the aquatic hobby, so I was surprised to hear the comet goldfish had such a negative rep. I had one growing up as a kid and we keep it a 20 gal tank for a long time. Was honestly my favorite growing up.

I actually have a string of coincidences. I live on a bayou in south Louisiana. I got tired of buying worms. So I started my own worm farm. European worms. Well, recently, I got back into wanting to keep fish. So I got a 20-gallon long and did a planted tank and fishless cycle. It finally cycled. Was planning on doing schools of tetra. Still hadn't decided on the fish. Well, last week found an incredible deal on a 75-gallon tank, cabinet stand, canister filter, and a slew of stuff. So I got it. It's all clean now, and I was just waiting for an undergravel filter plate to come in today to start setting it up. My daughters left me with the grandkids and went to garage sales. So 20 gal. Finally cycled and asked the girls to stop by petstore and get me 3 comet goldfish. They got some awesome ones. Kids love them. Got them in the tank and decided. That's the fish I want. I have always got fruit, greens, and now the worm to take care of them. I also have blood worms and othe good food for them here already. Plus the 75 gal. Tank that will be for them, too. A string of coincidences for raising these 3 fish properly. BTW, I love the way comets are beautiful. Loved this video and wanted to tell my story.

I've just aquired 8 young comets. I really dislike the look of the fancier goldfish and I find the comets absolutely beautiful. They are going in a fairly large deck pond after they've gone through quarantine. I plan on getting a shubunkin or two as well. Your videos have been very helpful and actually solidified my choice of getting the comets. Thank you

I was thinking of buying 10 comets but they are 2.99 each. I'm using a 600 liter outdoor tank for them. I plan to use the water to feed my garden during water changes. I dont plan to use a filter. Love the video great detail.

Great video of sharing the truth about goldfish, how many millions of people have brought home a goldfish won at the fair, and didn't have a clue how to keep it alive. Me. I later got hooked on beautiful aquariums and fish.

So my kids caught a what seems to be comet from our local park pond. It’s staying super tiny. Is this not a comet? Have had it for about six months. Using live plants, doesn’t seem to destroy the plants. Eats pellets, shrimp and flakes.

I bought comets because our electric goes out alot and wanted something that could handle the cold. Does anyone know of any other cold water types?

I currently own 2 of the comet beauties. They were smaller when I bought them 2 months ago and I bought them to grow out and add to a pond this spring. I live in Colorado and we are buried in snow so obviously can't add them.....my question is, I have to do 50 percent water changes twice a week, I add beneficial bacteria each time but I still get the "new tank syndrome" cloudiness.....am I hurting them?

Got mine In a fair 5 years ago, now he’s a big ol boy

I have some comit goldfish in a 30 gallon tank that I am growing out for a friend’s pond and I’m about to upgrade to a 75 gallon tank what plants and Substrate would you recommend. I also do frequent water changes

I got 14 feeder goldfish for my crayfish, gave 12 of them back because my crayfish stopped eating them. Kept the smallest goldfish cause i felt bad, he's 6 inches now and 2nd animal in my room with a personality. I recently got a bag of dead feeders and a few live ones were mixed in, only one survived and their colors are starting to really pop out (black and silver). I have a 55 gal bin for them and hopefully in the future I can get a 75. I also learned the hardway that thinner aquarium plants will absolutely not last with goldfish, dude tore up the plants on the grazing. I already found a private aquarium that takes in larger fish just in case the silver goldfish does live konger than I'm expecting.

Wow I got 10 in a 55 gal tank. They where small when i got them in Sept. I got a pond so I guess we will put them there. I live in FL so we wont have much of a problem. Thank you for your info.

Hi my first time taking care of fish it's the same type as the fish your explaining, I bought a product that's called aquasafe it's supposed to make your tap water safe and clean for the fish, should I use it for this type of fish

Can a comet goldfish be a good tank mate for red eared sliders? And can it survive in a turtle filter like the fluval fx6

I'm rescuing two comet goldfish and getting them in a 10 gallon aquarium until I leave the foster house I live in temporarily! I know they need huge tanks and will try my best to give them that 😊

I've had 3 in a rain barrel for 5 years and only throw in a little cat food now and then lol no filter no nothing ;) they love it and look to be thriving ;)

So I'm experimenting with using comet goldfish in various planted water reservoirs outdoors. I am actually looking forward to seeing how big I can get them and then feed them to my chickens at the end of the year

My mom has had comet goldfish for years. But i dont think she understands how to take care of them. And she told me that i can adopt them, since she can’t have any smaller fish cuz they Will eat them. So now im on a mission to make it the best aquarium and care for them. But im just a little sad about the fact that they never been cared for in the way they should be, and their tank is to small and they should be in ponds. But i think it Will be a better environment nonetheless than their old aquarium, its an upgrade for them.

I have a 20 gallon tank with 4 comets and they are doing good!! All depends on the tank,owner, exc

We won one from the carnival my sister really wanted to keep it so we got a pretty large tank. I’m not sure the size (you can fit at least 10 to 12 gallons in there) we thought the fish would stay the same size and we got it a friend (another comet). But I think we’re going to keep it. My sister loves that thing I’ve always wanted to have fish. It a win-win.

i have them in my little 250 gallon pond, have about 10 on the very small side love watching them, they are very cool.....i have one whos a jumper..........feed them and he jumps out of the water when chasing the food......

I put 50 comet goldfish in a freshly dug 1/2 acre pond around 8 to 10 foot deep. They are the only fish I put in the pond. Do you think I put too many in my pond.

I got my comet fish from my cousin as a gift. She knows i keep an aquarium. I put them in my planted 10 gallon with 3 panda corydoras, a female betta and 4 neon tetras. I have had them for about 5 month. I started reseaching because i have lost 2 of the 3 Godfish with a split belly. I wanted to get some more information i just didn't ralize they needed such a masave tank. Any additional advice will help. Thank you in advance.

I have some in my pond, came here to learn more about them so they get to be spoiled =D

What about just one comet goldfish, does a 20gallon work? I didnt buy mine, i ended up rescuing him from a bad owner, and now hes in a 10gallon, vs a small 5gallon. So for 1 goldfish, is a 20gallon ok?

So what kind of fish would you recommend that would be easy maintenance that is okay for a 10 gallon aquarium for kids???

Im pretty new to goldfish keeping havent even got one yet what should i know before i try to get one? As a unexpirienced beginner.

I have a filter(need to upgrade) a have a 75 gallon and I have pothos and a avocado plant growing I think I’m good would you recommend only getting 2 or do I need to get more I know it’s a community fish so i don’t really know

Hi, I just purchased 3 large comet goldfish . I was looking for fish that moved a lot. I didn't ask how to manage them, so please tell me on the feeding, temptures, and tank changing. I heard you mention no heater. Please explain. Thank you.

Omg, my kids won two comets at the fair last year, and I ended up replacing one out of both due to them dying from improper water changing technique. Anyhow, my comet is now about 3 inches long, and to learn about the massive size tank needed is freaking me out. He loves attention also so what else can I pair with him?

Hey I set up a pond it's 700 gallon and was wondering how many goldfish should I put in it?

Hi good morning, the son of my madam bought a gold fish and coi fish and put them in a small 2 gallon aquarium after 3 days the gold fish died. Is it not good to put this comet gold fish together with the coi fish? Pls i need more knowledge on raising coi fish. Thank you

I need to give them away aquarium is 10 gals and they have started to grow. They are so pretty and well taken care, but can't afford to get a bigger tank. Any ideas?

We won 2 of these fish at the county fair and I had no idea what I was getting in to. We came home with them in a little rectangular “tank” but now I see that I better upgrade fast😅….is there a specific gallon to fish ratio that you would recommend? Also how likely will they be to mate? The lady at the fair said she gave me a male and female😳

I rescued 3 goldfish that were abandoned in a rental property. One is a black moor but I'm not sure what the other two are? How can I figure it out?

What kind of fish should I get for a 10 gallon tank. Yes I just bought 5 comets and I told her I only have a 10 gallon tank. I really only wanted 2 or 3 then she told me about the special 5 for 5 bucks. When they get bigger I will put them in my 1ac pond. I hope they don't get ate by the big fish.

I initially bought this fish for my pond/ cattle trough outside. I brought him inside in the winter because I thought he would die. Actually his friend who I couldn’t catch survived winter. Anyway, I am thinking of putting him outside but the pond wouldn’t be as clean. One thing to note, is that this comet goldfish can live through anything. I have had other exotic goldfish and more weekly maintenance was required. Sadly after about ten yrs my exotic goldfish died. I don’t think anything can kill this comet goldfish.

Thank you .

Honestly I would not recommend any goldfish-- fancy or single tail-- to any new fish keeper, and nobody unless you have room for at least a 40 gallon tank. While comets need more room, they aren't as prone to health issues like many fancy breeds can be. Don't forget clear rubbermaid bins are an excellent way to keep frogs and fish in temporary containers or long term for cheap.

I have vine plants in my fish tanks I just stick the roots in the tank an let the plant grow around the room I have 2 that are more then 15ft long

It's hard to keep goldfish in a size tank they deserve. I had a couple 5" fancy goldfish and 5 shubunkins (5-7") in a 55-gallon tank. Water parameters were good thanks to Amazon swords and pothos clippings, but the shubunkins needed more space to swim. I got a 75-gallon that is only cycled enough to put 5 ish in so far without the nitrites spiking, but when I bought the tank I fell in love with a butterfly telescope goldfish. I don't have room for a 4th talk to go along with my 75,55 and 29 gallon I use for dwarf frogs and tropicals!

Hi Ive had a 20 gal tank for a little over a year and I've had several fish they seem to die offen so I seen the pet store has feeder fish like 30 cents comit gold fish. i had a bright idea of getting a few of these i was just fine untill I googled how to care of a comic gold fish. Lol and I clicked on your video. Ive learned so much in just a few minutes . Now im not sure what im going to do with these fish. My Luna, Red head, bino, and streak.

i have 4 comets in a 25gal tank, about a year now, they're doing fairly well.

I had neighbors who kept tiny goldfish in a huge aquarium and the fish GOT HUGE!!!

I have two comets in my 45 gallon. Will move to bigger tank when they’re chonkers. Love your plant content. Are you in Canada?

Have a 5 gallon tank that I had filled with plants and the intention of getting shrimp, my parents came home from a white elephant party with 5 commet gold fish. One died couple hours in probably due to the stress, they other 4 have eaten mostly everything and are growing pretty fast! I bought a used tank that I’m going to have them transferred to since my one is wayyyy too small. It’s a 29 gallon tank, I know it’s still going to be too small as they grow but it’s all I have room for rn. Planing on moving in 2024 so I will keep a larger tank in future. Love my fish but hate that they are being given away like toys

Reggie my common goldfish is 4 years old and 8 inches now. He’s in his aquarium by himself .

I accidentally got 5 comets for my 20 gallon. I clean the filter every day and the water maintains crystal clear and they seem to be growing and happy. I definitely need to upgrade my tank or re-home soon. I also have a pleco and 3 snails (large enough the goldfish don't really bother) have you had a rabbit snail with a comet goldfish or heard of it ?

hello yes thankyou for making this helpful video, ihave some comets at the moment in a 100 litre pond and i have had a couple in the past that survived some pretty dirty cold weather at one point, i am a big fan of the comet, i also like your plats, my immediate first instinct thought when seeing this video is i wonder why you dont swap the tv and the couches positins so your looking at the windows and the plantsd and the tv all in one go, ho knows im sure there is more to it than i can see and i suspect you have already watched some feng shui instruction vides so thats my only note, may be backwards because in southern hemisphere, peace cheers, i always htought the comet was just the normal style of ish and then one day the pet shop lady told me that the comet goldfish is like the big silly labradore big yellow dog making a mess everywhere kinda dog fish equivelant so yes it helps to think of having a large backyard and a system of good shovels for these guys, thanks again for making a coolvideo about comets i found it helpful, i just setup my next tank and might go with some shrimps or a yabby

I get how your showing the common goldfish so why is it fine to keep goldfish at that amount in a tank is that a tank all of them are they going to be sold

I'm a pond guy who because I live in Tasmania can't buy or own Koi. So it's Goldfish or Natives any advise on good cold water fish other then Goldfish?

I feel like it was a bit uneducating....I wish you had inuded more facts and how to set up the tank. I have 3 comet gold and 1 common. I had a koi but he died, right after my betta went missing (tank seperated) so now I'm trying to keep the 4 i have alive. Help. Facts? How to set up?

I keep these but outside in my pond :)

I bought a Comet for my daughter a while ago and it keeps growing. I read online that it needs a 75 gallon aquarium. So, I was looking for more information and found your video. Unfortunately, I don't think my daughter is going to let me re-home it, so I'll probably need to go all in on a large aquarium. Ugh! They sell these these at the freaking Meijer. The largest aquarium they sell is a 30 gallon. What are they thinking?!!!

So I got 2 comet goldfish from a kids birthday party. My kids love it. And I had a 2 gallon fish tank from my late Bettany squigy.. so I was like oh maybe it's time to move on. And I just moved them their little containers to the tank.. but now I'm like oh man they're going to get that big ?! I'll take any advice. Tips anything.

Chris there are many other options than aquariums from any goldfish species. Start at Home Depot or TSC. Large plastic livestock waterers or in the ground plastic garden pools are great for pond fish. Walk through the Kids section at a retail store or Walmart. A large, the large size, kiddie wading pool is great. Works in the dining room and a person can scape them just like a large aquarium. And roomy enough for four or five comets, commons, wakins, or well, any other goldfish which will grow large. This is a extra fun way to use your head and create a better than average home for goldfish that can grow to 12 ins. and live twenty plus years.

I literally found one on the street inside a bubble tea cup and took it home. I bought a 23L aquarium and all the stuff, but I couldn't do the research previously and after watching this video, I'm pretty scared. Any suggestions? I don't think I'll have the space and money for that big of an aquarium.

So I have a 125 gallon and 5, 3inch comet goldfish in there right now. I have two 3-4” Oscars in other tanks. I’m hoping the goldfish grow faster than the Oscar’s and I can put them all together. I think it could work!

I just used an bath tub big one not usual size with an solar powered pump from ebay there growing big with a plug in light and gravel as my fish rank one day i just woke and ut was cracked as i over done with decoration i think but they much happy out in the diy pond and growing huge changed the pond water few times as it had pea soup forst try in few days cause i added plants which made it go green and second time had leaves falling in and made it go mucky 3rd time all ok now there by my bedroom window so i can monitor them even at night with a led light all decoration i put in from the fish tank im thinking adding some lilys pad to it to keep it as eco system with some snails or something as well the aglea easy to clean but i im fimding somthing that can live in cold water that can keep it clean for winter time coming in

Hey, there is a couple Facebook groups under the name you gave or similar to it. Which one is it? I'm thinking of getting goldfish but want to learn more about proper care before deciding that.

I have a 75 gallon with a filter that filters 383 gallons a hour I’ll be fine only 2 comet goldfish they’re babies right now.

Bro i kept my comet with 2 fantails is that ok ??

What plants can u use in a comet tank

My parents bought these 2 fish without knowing what kind of fish they got and the vendor not telling them anything about the fish. I had to research for hours just to know what type of fish they got. I didn't know it was a comet. I'm new to the hobby and I only have a 2.5 Gal tank. I probably will buy a 10 or more Gal tank before they get bigger or maybe make a pond for them.

What's best fish for 10 gallon tank then?

We were given three comet goldfish, having no prior experience with aquariums (other than when I was a kid). Kind of unsure what to do now. We have a small to medium tank now, but what do we do? Offer them to someone for free? How do we know they won't be harmed? It's a tough one, our kids aren't going to like it either way. 😢

I think I'll put hornwort again because nothing eats it. Idk though if it's still legal to buy in Oregon , it's an invasive species in most states..