Goldfish ID

[WaterBug]

I've had this big guy for about 3 years now. I rescued him from a carnival because I couldn't bear the thought of him going home in the hands of a grubby child and stuck in a bowl..well i just count let that happen...so 10 bucks in balls later I won him and took him home. I have been wondering lately exactly what kind of goldfish he is...his tale is HUGE and he does not look like your common comet. Here are some pics:

 

[dixienut]

i had a red/white one just like that, but alas he and his girl friend died this summer they were out side in a trough, they had been out there for 3-4 years, i have 2 of their kids now,
i believe they are called lyre tails but i'm probably wrong, but mine were sold as feeders also..
one was like yours and the other was a normal tail unfortunately the kids came out short tailed:silly:

 

[DooSPX]

that looks to be a true comet goldfish. i dont believe that is a sarassa comet.
and what a beauty. looks like a girl. how big is she?

 

[Flaringshutter]

He is absolutely gorgeous!
That's definitely a comet, but yours is an especially nice one.
Funny thing, my largest fish was also rescued from a carnival, and he also has unusually long fins. I wonder where carnival people buy their fish....

 

[DooSPX]

so I was wrong about him being a her. so sue me! LOL
thats why flaringshutter is the goldie expert and I just try to help.
im learning more and more from her everyday too. and we love our goldies as well

 

[StarStruck8]

Pictures like this make me want a goldfish...so pretty!

 

[caitylee]

Wow so pretty! Very lovely comet.

 

[johnhoover]

I really think you've got a Shubunkin. There are several different fin sizes/configurations. I've always liked the moderately long (1/4 body length) to the short tailed Bristols.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shubunkin
http://www.pondandgardennursery.com/shubunkin.php scroll down about half way

There are some long fin commons and even some "butterfly" koi. To me I'm saying Shubunkin.

 

[DooSPX]

that is not a shub. I have two shubs and that is not one.
and flaring is the expert

 

[Virtuoso2K12]

Very beautiful color on that comet, love it.