Welcome to the Coldwater Fish

Section at Woodford Aquatics.

Listed below is the most common known of coldwater fish, examples include the common goldfish and some of the species known mutations.

These comets are a hardy fish originated in China. They have a bright red/silver-white coloration and a spectacular tail development. The Sarasa comets can grow up to 12" in length. They prefer foods of pellet or flaked form that do not exceed 30% protein. Minimum pond size recommended is 180 gallons. They like to eat the roots of plants and have been know to dig to get to them, so large rocks surrounding the plants are helpful in protecting them. The males have different features that the females in that they have a concave anal section and sometimes breeding spots on the head. Spawning can produce up to 1,000 eggs. The fry become visable in about six days. Feeding the fry with small live foods will enhance their color within about 8 months. Good water quality and adequate filtration play an important role in the health of these as well as all pond fish.

Sarasa Comet (Carassius auratus)