Phillz Posted August 20, 2005 Report Share Posted August 20, 2005 I notice one of the goldfish in the outside pond floating.....so fished him out. Notice 2 other goldfish MIA......so I scooped the other 2 out and put them in a 3ft tank. The larger fish was taken from a farm trough which was full of Oxyweed. This is her/him now........what do you think it is? he/ she has a hood (hence the name), and a fatter body.....totally different looking from the other goldfish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted August 20, 2005 Report Share Posted August 20, 2005 Hmmm...looks like a fantail! But the "hood" has me puzzled...I'm checking on the net to see if the fish that have the growths (hoods) start out small like this. But, then, how hold is he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustcooktea Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 I think it is a comet. It only has a single tail, doesn't it? How big is the fish and do you have any idea how old it is? I have a fantail that has a little cap like that and I have seen photos of comeys with a cap like that too. I guess it was from this that the wens were developed. Nice looking fish BTW. MCT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillz Posted August 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 It only has a single tail, doesn't it? How big is the fish and do you have any idea how old it is? MCT Yes she only has a single tail....and guess somewhere near 2 years old? She was a tiny little orange midget when we found her/him. The 2 remaining goldfish are doing well in the tank....eating and swimming more....so thats got to be a good sign, not sure what went wrong in the pond, making 3 other fish die? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Only a single tail...then I agree with mustcooktea...comet. Yah...so that's what a comet looks like...been looking on the net to try to see the difference in a comet and a common goldfish. But, now that I see yours...I see the difference in his/her tail compared to my Sam's which I believe is a common goldfish, especially after seeing yours! He/she is a beautiful fishie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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