Large Shubunkin

Large Shubunkin Comet Goldfish
Country Of Origin: China
Family: Cyprinidae
Scientific Name: Carassius Auratus
Environment: Freshwater Fish
Temperature: 65? – 78?F
Diet: Omnivore
Food: Pellets, Flakes, Live Food, Veggies And Fruit
Adult Size: 4-8″ (Inches)
Lifespan: 10-15 Years Or More
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Friendly And Social

Large Shubunkin Comet Goldfish Is One Of The Most Beautiful Ornamental Aquarium Fish Due To Their Hardiness And Personalities. It Can Be Distinguished From The Common Goldfish By Its Long, Single And Deeply Forked Caudal Fin.
The Comet Standard Is As Follows:

Depth Of Body To Be Approximately 35% Of Body Length.
Caudal Fin To Be Single, Deeply Forked And With Pointed Well Spread Lobes. The Leading Edge Should Ideally Be 75% Of Body Length.
Dorsal And Anal Fins Single, Pectoral And Pelvic Fins Paired And Their Extremities Having A Pointed Appearance.
At Least 25% Of The Body To Be Blue In Calico Fish.
Minimum Body Length To Be 7.5 Cm (3 Inches).

The Fish Should Be Bright And Alert. The Body Should Be Long And Slender With A Smooth Outline. The Caudal Fin Should Be Long, Deeply Forked, Well Spread Without Drooping Or Overlapping.