comets - Page 2

**fish_doc** · 02-10-2005, 11:14 AM

I have had my comets spawn 2 times in the last 3 years. I have 3 in a 55 gallon tank. It usually happens in the spring after I do a major water change. You will need to have them get a bit bigger before they breed and the males can usually be noticed by their gill plates. They will have what looks like ick on them although it does not stand out it looks like it is under the plates. They usually wont breed until about the age of 3 yrs.

**Cichlid Man** · 02-20-2005, 04:17 AM

Aah! So you don't know if the comet is 12-13 inches without the tail!

**fish_doc** · 02-20-2005, 08:55 AM

My comets are 12 inches without counting the tail. So they can eaisly grow that large.

**Cichlid Man** · 02-20-2005, 12:21 PM

I know that they can, but aquarium fish guy doesn't kow how big that goldfish is because he says that it's not his.

aquariumfishguy · 02-20-2005, 02:15 PM

Well just because I didn't snap the photo myself doesn't mean that I am unaware of the fish's size. I happen to know the person behind the camera!

And it still doesn't change what I said...

"Comets/commons/etc are all supposed to reach about a foot in length, some are slightly smaller and some are a little larger than that. The bottom line is, a 3-gallon bowl simply won't work.

fishboy · 02-26-2005, 06:39 PM

i have two 5 inch goldies in a 10 gallon and there fine and have lived together since they were an inch long each

**Fishfirst** · 02-26-2005, 07:06 PM

they probably should have a larger tank... you wouldn't want to live in a closet all your life would you??? thats kind of the way the feel I'm sure.

Lexus · 02-27-2005, 05:42 PM

goldfish3, they need more space... it is like living in a closet...

shedmyskin78 · 02-27-2005, 07:35 PM

I have a comet gold fish that is I think about 2 years old...at least thats how long the person I got them from has had him since he left the feeder fish tank at the pet store. Hes only about 4 or 5 inches long including the tail...not a big fish...is he irregularly small? or is this a fairly normal size for one that is only 2 years old. btw he is in a 40 gallon tank with a lil cat fish guy and a couple lil oto cat fish...so I am pretty sure hes not in too small an enviroment..unless he was previously, im not sure how many fish she had in the tank.

aquariumfishguy · 02-28-2005, 11:56 AM

Well it all depends on the condition the fish is kept in from the time they're born. We just never know how fish like comets will turn out, given the way they are commonly raised. I would say he is about normal size for 2 years old, maybe slightly smaller than usual. All you can do is give him a good home for the time being, and hope for the best!

shedmyskin78 · 02-28-2005, 06:13 PM

thanks, I have only had him for a lil bit, but I think he was in a slightly crowded tank of gold fish, not horribly crowded as some of the stories I have heard bust slightly.

fishboy · 03-02-2005, 06:54 PM

speaking of comets anf housing my new neighbors have a comet and i feal bad for it it's in a three or five gallon bowl and its 7 years old!!!!! Its abot 9" with fins 6" or 7" without counting fins(i only got a short look at it). Living in these condisions i want to suggest a 10 to 20 gallon tank with a light and filter. For a fish that's live in such a small space all its life will this ****make it happier? And does anyone know any reliable chemicals that can speed up the tanks cycling and allow the commet to be moved faster???????????

Lexus · 03-02-2005, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldfish3 @ Wed Mar 02, 2005 7:54 pm

speaking of comets anf housing my new neighbors have a comet and i feal bad for it it's in a three or five gallon bowl and its 7 years old!!!!! Its abot 9" with fins 6" or 7" without counting fins(i only got a short look at it). Living in these condisions i want to suggest a 10 to 20 gallon tank with a light and filter. For a fish that's live in such a small space all its life will this ****make it happier? And does anyone know any reliable chemicals that can speed up the tanks cycling and allow the commet to be moved faster???????????

10-20 is still too small, comets are pond fish and should be kept in a pond or large 55+Gallon tank

fishboy · 03-03-2005, 01:38 PM

i know abour 55+ but bigger is better than nothing sadly and my neighbors won't buy a 55. The current bowl also has a lid which prevents gas flow and the water is very unclean. I know this will be a small home and still won't justify the needs of the comet properly but would you rather live in a small bowl or a tank with at least some swimming space.

P.S. does anyone know about and chemicals that spead cycleing?

fishboy · 03-03-2005, 01:38 PM

i know abour 55+ but bigger is better than nothing sadly and my neighbors won't buy a 55. The current bowl also has a lid which prevents gas flow and the water is very unclean. I know this will be a small home and still won't justify the needs of the comet properly but would you rather live in a small bowl or a tank with at least some swimming space.

P.S. does anyone know about and chemicals that spead cycleing?

02-10-2005, 11:14 AM	#21
fish_doc Advisor to Neptune (Mod) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 3,830	Re: comets I have had my comets spawn 2 times in the last 3 years. I have 3 in a 55 gallon tank. It usually happens in the spring after I do a major water change. You will need to have them get a bit bigger before they breed and the males can usually be noticed by their gill plates. They will have what looks like ick on them although it does not stand out it looks like it is under the plates. They usually wont breed until about the age of 3 yrs. __________________ Dave (fish_doc) A World of fish

02-20-2005, 04:17 AM	#22
Cichlid Man Super moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,100	Re: comets Aah! So you don't know if the comet is 12-13 inches without the tail! __________________ If you have a big enough tank with enough hiding places, pH of around 7, you can keep virtually any fish together as long as all the fish are around the same size and these two groups of fish are avioded: Serrasalmus Tetradon(figure eights and dwarfs are the exception). I keep a successful community of fish in a 4 foot tank including the following families: Cichlids, tetras, loaches, gouramis, barbs, rainbows, livebearers, killiefish, catfish, puffers.

02-20-2005, 08:55 AM	#23
fish_doc Advisor to Neptune (Mod) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 3,830	Re: comets My comets are 12 inches without counting the tail. So they can eaisly grow that large. __________________ Dave (fish_doc) A World of fish

02-20-2005, 12:21 PM	#24
Cichlid Man Super moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,100	Re: comets I know that they can, but aquarium fish guy doesn't kow how big that goldfish is because he says that it's not his. __________________ If you have a big enough tank with enough hiding places, pH of around 7, you can keep virtually any fish together as long as all the fish are around the same size and these two groups of fish are avioded: Serrasalmus Tetradon(figure eights and dwarfs are the exception). I keep a successful community of fish in a 4 foot tank including the following families: Cichlids, tetras, loaches, gouramis, barbs, rainbows, livebearers, killiefish, catfish, puffers.

02-20-2005, 02:15 PM	#25
aquariumfishguy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern, Michigan Posts: 372	Well just because I didn't snap the photo myself doesn't mean that I am unaware of the fish's size. I happen to know the person behind the camera! And it still doesn't change what I said... "Comets/commons/etc are all supposed to reach about a foot in length, some are slightly smaller and some are a little larger than that. The bottom line is, a 3-gallon bowl simply won't work. __________________ Cory M.H. Care4fish.com - Closed See my forums for further details... Fish Forums: www.s4.invisionfree.com/Care4FishForums

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02-26-2005, 06:39 PM	#26
fishboy Custom User Title Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 17 Posts: 1,656	i have two 5 inch goldies in a 10 gallon and there fine and have lived together since they were an inch long each __________________ It is only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything

02-26-2005, 07:06 PM	#27
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,534	they probably should have a larger tank... you wouldn't want to live in a closet all your life would you??? thats kind of the way the feel I'm sure. __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

02-27-2005, 05:42 PM	#28
Lexus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 22 Posts: 2,406	Re: comets goldfish3, they need more space... it is like living in a closet... __________________ 55 Gallon 2 Blood Parrots 2 Angelfish 1 Fantail Goldfish 46 Gallon 1 Albino Bristlenose 2 Angelfish 4 African Dwarf Frogs 4 Black Skirt Tetras 5 Zebra Danios 8 Tiger Barbs 9 Neon Tetras 13 Assorted Corys 29 Gallon 8 Daffodil Cichlids & fry 1 Electric Blue Crayfish 10 Gallon 2 Snails

02-27-2005, 07:35 PM	#29
shedmyskin78 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 8	Re: comets I have a comet gold fish that is I think about 2 years old...at least thats how long the person I got them from has had him since he left the feeder fish tank at the pet store. Hes only about 4 or 5 inches long including the tail...not a big fish...is he irregularly small? or is this a fairly normal size for one that is only 2 years old. btw he is in a 40 gallon tank with a lil cat fish guy and a couple lil oto cat fish...so I am pretty sure hes not in too small an enviroment..unless he was previously, im not sure how many fish she had in the tank.

02-28-2005, 11:56 AM	#30
aquariumfishguy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern, Michigan Posts: 372	Well it all depends on the condition the fish is kept in from the time they're born. We just never know how fish like comets will turn out, given the way they are commonly raised. I would say he is about normal size for 2 years old, maybe slightly smaller than usual. All you can do is give him a good home for the time being, and hope for the best! __________________ Cory M.H. Care4fish.com - Closed See my forums for further details... Fish Forums: www.s4.invisionfree.com/Care4FishForums

02-28-2005, 06:13 PM	#31
shedmyskin78 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 8	Re: comets thanks, I have only had him for a lil bit, but I think he was in a slightly crowded tank of gold fish, not horribly crowded as some of the stories I have heard bust slightly.

03-02-2005, 06:54 PM	#32
fishboy Custom User Title Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 17 Posts: 1,656	speaking of comets anf housing my new neighbors have a comet and i feal bad for it it's in a three or five gallon bowl and its 7 years old!!!!! Its abot 9" with fins 6" or 7" without counting fins(i only got a short look at it). Living in these condisions i want to suggest a 10 to 20 gallon tank with a light and filter. For a fish that's live in such a small space all its life will this ***make it happier? And does anyone know any reliable chemicals that can speed up the tanks cycling and allow the commet to be moved faster??????????? __________________ It is only after we've lost everything* that we're free to do anything

03-03-2005, 01:38 PM	#34
fishboy Custom User Title Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 17 Posts: 1,656	i know abour 55+ but bigger is better than nothing sadly and my neighbors won't buy a 55. The current bowl also has a lid which prevents gas flow and the water is very unclean. I know this will be a small home and still won't justify the needs of the comet properly but would you rather live in a small bowl or a tank with at least some swimming space. P.S. does anyone know about and chemicals that spead cycleing? __________________ It is only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything

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