| Most people know what goldfish are, but did you | | | | can survive, and even thrive, in any climate in which a |
| know there are many types of goldfish? Here is | | | | pond for them can be created. Introduction of wild |
| some information on the most popular kinds, along | | | | goldfish can cause problems for native species. |
| with some tidbits. | | | | Commons , comets , and other faster varieties can |
| Comet goldfish not only bred in outdoor ponds; they | | | | easily eat all the food during a feeding before fancy |
| frequently reproduce in large aquariums as well. They | | | | varieties can reach it. This can be a problem that |
| naturally inclined spawn in spring when water gradually | | | | leads to stunted growth or possible starvation of |
| becomes warmer and warmer after winter. Comet | | | | fancier varieties when they are kept in a pond with |
| goldfish, the most common variety, will reach 8-15" at | | | | their single-tailed brethren. |
| maturity. These fish will reach nearly their full size, | | | | Black Oranda Goldfish can have caudal fins that are |
| then begin growing more slowly. Comet goldfish | | | | about one and a half times the length of their bodies. |
| typically can get up to about 12" in body length, and | | | | The pelvic and pectoral fins are usually rounded and |
| those with the longest finnage may reach 18" overall. | | | | of medium length. Black Moor goldfish are classifed as |
| They are not overly interested in eating or otherwise | | | | "fancy" goldfish. A beautiful, velvety black, their |
| destroying decorative pond plants. | | | | scales have a bronze/gold sheen when observed at a |
| Common Goldfish were first introduced to Japan in | | | | certain angle. |
| the 1500s, to Europe in the 1700s, and to the United | | | | I hope you have enjoyed learning more about the |
| States in the mid 1800s. Common and comet goldfish | | | | types of goldfish. |