Sarasa Comet
(Carassius auratus)
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Sarasa Comet
(Carassius auratus)
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Quick Stats
Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Orange, Red, White
Diet
Omnivore
Water Conditions
36-90° F, KH 2-12, pH 6.8-7.2
Max. Size
1' 2"
Family
Cyprinidae
Minimum Pond Size
180 gallons
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Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Orange, Red, White
Diet
Omnivore
Water Conditions
36-90° F, KH 2-12, pH 6.8-7.2
Max. Size
1' 2"
Family
Cyprinidae
Minimum Pond Size
180 gallons
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Overview
The Sarasa Comet is a graceful alternative to standard pond fish. It has a brilliant red body contrasted with soft white patches and a single-tail. Though it may resemble ornamental carp, the Sarasa Comet lacks the barbels in the mouth area, the markings at the base of the scales, and the size. The Sarasa Comet adds unique beauty to any large backyard water garden oasis.
The Sarasa Comet is originally from China and over the years it has been distributed worldwide. The ideal setup for the hardy Sarasa Comet is a pond of at least 180 gallons with a gravel substrate, rocks, and cold-hardy plants. The Sarasa Comet will tend to grow in proportion to its surroundings. It likes to eat the roots of plants and will dig to get to them, so provide large rocks around the base of the plants to protect the plants. Adequate filtration should be provided in order to maintain proper water conditions.
The male can be differentiated from the female by the concave anal section and, sometimes, breeding spots on the head. Spawning may result in as many as 1,000 eggs and the fry emerge in about six days. Feed the fry small live foods, and their color will emerge in about eight months.
Feed the Sarasa Comet a quality pellet or flake food that does not exceed 30% protein.
Approximate Purchase Size: Tiny: 1" to 2"; Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 5"; Large: 5" to 6" ; Extra Large: 7" to 9"
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Customer Testimonials
Darla Wilkins
Glenn Heights , TX
I have a Sarasa Comet in my 4,000-gallon pond and it is one of my favorite fish. It lives with Koi, normal comets, and fan-tail comets, and is one of the most graceful fish I have ever watched. This fish was purchased in a group of "feeder" goldfish and we kept it separate in a bowl because of the extra color it showed. When it began to show its true beauty, we released it in the pond so it could grow. Mine now has a large red patch on its head and a red blanket-like patch on its back with small red markings on its fins. The color is outstanding and it makes a wonderful addition to the pond.
I have a Sarasa Comet in my 4,000-gallon pond and it is one of my favorite fish. It lives with Koi, normal comets, and fan-tail comets, and is one of the most graceful fish I have ever watched. This fish was purchased in a group of "feeder" goldfish and we kept it separate in a bowl because of the extra color it showed. When it began to show its true beauty, we released it in the pond so it could grow. Mine now has a large red patch on its head and a red blanket-like patch on its back with small red markings on its fins. The color is outstanding and it makes a wonderful addition to the pond.
Karen C
Lebanon , MT
For years I've wanted a koi pond but knowing nothing about them and not wanting to throw away 100s of dollars I bought a dozen feeder gold fish 4 years ago. Most are comets and guess what I'm very happy with them. They have grown into beautiful fish. And talk about hardy!
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