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Sara Jane Hales

Hey there, my name is SaraJane Hales. I'm a Veterinary Technician who works at The University of Utah. I've been a Veterinary Technician since 2013 and I love this line of work. I've gained a ton of knowledge of various species and am also a registered Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician. I have lots of pets and am a mom of two wonderful children. I have a wonderful boyfriend who helps keep me grounded through all of the crazy times. In my spare time I adore reading, hiking, lounging on the couch watching some TV, and playing with my kids/animals.

Goldfish fungus: Types of fungus, causes and treatments

2023-01-172022-02-22 by Sara Jane Hales
cartoon goldfish at hospital

Fungus grows on fish due to less than ideal conditions in the water and is the most commonly seen disorder in fish. It is seen as cotton-like growths on the gills, mouth, and face. Fungal infections tend to appear because the fish has broken skin or a primary disease such as a parasite or bacteria. … Read more

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Why is my goldfish sitting at the bottom of the tank?

2022-07-202021-02-13 by Sara Jane Hales
A goldfish sitting at the bottom of a tank

Goldfish shouldn’t spend long periods sitting at the bottom of their tank. If they are, it may be the sign of a problem.

Categories Diseases 14 Comments

Male or female goldfish? How to tell (with pictures)

2021-12-092021-01-16 by Sara Jane Hales
A male goldfish with breeding spots on its fins

What are the physical differences between male and female goldfish? And how do they behave when spawning?

Categories Biology and Behavior 14 Comments

Do goldfish eat snails? Or can they live together?

2021-11-052021-01-03 by Sara Jane Hales
A brown snail in front of green plants

Do goldfish eat snails? Find out how you can safely add snails to your goldfish tank.

Categories Tank Mates Tags snails 2 Comments

Ammonia poisoning in goldfish: A deadly problem!

2022-08-182020-12-28 by Sara Jane Hales
A goldfish with black patches showing signs of ammonia burn

What is ammonia? Why is it bad? And what you can do about it.

Categories Tank Tags ammonia, water, water quality 2 Comments

How often to feed goldfish: Get a healthy schedule now!

2022-11-102020-12-18 by Sara Jane Hales
A goldfish swimming on a dark blue background

Find out how much and how often you should feed your goldfish

Categories Goldfish Food 14 Comments

Are goldfish edible? Don’t even think about it!

2021-11-042020-12-13 by Sara Jane Hales
A cat looking at a goldfish

Technically goldfish are edible… but you wouldn’t want to go there!

Categories Facts 9 Comments
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  1. Lewis German on Decoding goldfish behavior2023-01-17

    Glad to help

  2. Lewis German on How Long Do Goldfish Live? 7 Ways to Help Them Live Longer!2023-01-17

    Always happy to help :)

  3. Lewis German on What is the Best Substrate for Goldfish? 4 Great Options2023-01-17

    Hi Alison, Bottled water is okay, just make sure it is "filtered" water and not "Distilled" water as it needs…

  4. Lewis German on Fish Aquarium Temperature in Winter2023-01-17

    Thank you so much for your kind feedback Teresa, I am glad to be able use my knowledge to help…

  5. Donald on Why is my goldfish sitting at the bottom of the tank?2023-01-16

    Thank you for providing such useful infor.

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