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Identifying Pond Goldfish: Comets, Colors, and Changes

New pond owner sees elongated goldfish with long split tails, many black, some orange/black/white/yellow. Robyn confirms these are likely comets. Goldfish start black and change color slowly; some stay black for years. Photos would help confirm.

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