{"product_id":"red-comet-goldfish","title":"Red Comet Goldfish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese distinctive pond fish thrive well in the pond and in the aquarium (at room temperature, not tropical temperature).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoldfish were bred to be viewed from above in the pond, similar to koi, but they still look great in a goldfish bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarassius auratus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSA (developed from Chinese goldfish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVery easy, extremely hardy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePeaceful, very active\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 10\" or more in ponds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10–15 years; 20+ years in ponds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e50–75°F (tolerates cold winters in ponds)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e7.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePond preferred, or at least 40 gallons for one\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSmall: approx. 2\" · Large: approx. 4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comets are fast, active swimmers that grow big and produce a lot of waste. 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