"Peter Breed" wrote in message
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Does goldfish growth slow down once they reach a certain size or age.

## Yes.

Has any body seen any figures on this. I've seen Koi growth graphs on the
web, but nothing for goldfish/shubunkins/comets.

## They grow at different rates even when raised in the same pond with the
exact same care. It would also depend on the length of the season where
they are, the water quality and the food they're fed and how often.

I wondered if that
size was related to pond dimensions.

## Only as related to the above. A smaller pond would be more likely have
water quality issues a bigger pond would not - affecting their rate of
growth.

I've read that shubunkins can reach
12inches and goldfish 18in,

## Both of these are goldfish. I assume you're including their tail fins
that can grow quite long.

how long does it take them to get this big?

## The answer is above.

Peter
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