How much do goldfish cost? Consider money, time & space

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Goldfish are more than just a hobby.  They are pets.  And as with any pet, there are some things to consider before rushing to the pet store and impulsively buying one.  For example, you need to consider how much goldfish cost.

And not just in terms of money. You should think about how much goldfish cost in terms of time and space in your home too.

All responsible pet owners do their homework to see if a potential pet would be right for them.

So, if you haven’t yet bought a goldfish, but are thinking about buying one, good job for coming to this article before making a purchase!

We’re going to look at how much goldfish cost in terms of money, time and space, to hopefully help you decide whether you should get a goldfish.

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12 Reasons why Goldfish Make Great Pets

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Are you think of keeping a goldfish (or more than one) as a pet? If so – while we admit we are a bit biased! – we would certainly encourage you to go ahead and give keep goldfish as pets a try!

Goldfish are more than just a fond memory from childhood – they can provide a fascinating, challenging  and entertaining hobby.

Still not sold on the idea of keeping goldfish as pets?  Here are 12 great reasons to keep a pet goldfish…

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Overstocked goldfish tank? Here’s what to do if your fish tank is overcrowded

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Is overstocking bad for goldfish?

If you love fish as much as we do, you know what it’s like to always want more. Even though you know an overcrowded fish tank is a bad thing – you find yourself at the local pet store buying another fish.

Whether that’s another goldfish or a fish that can live with goldfish, suddenly your tank is dangerously overstocked.

But what’s so bad about having too many fish? Is it really the end of the world if your little fishy family has to make room for another member?

We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but the truth is that an overcrowded fish tank is a very dangerous place for your goldfish to live. It’s one of the main reasons why pet goldfish die.

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How do goldfish mate? And how to make goldfish mate in a tank

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How do goldfish mate with each other and how can you tell when they are mating? In this article, we look at how goldfish mate and the ideal conditions for mating. Including how to get goldfish to mate in a tank.

One of the most exciting and rewarding parts of owning goldfish can be seeing them give birth to a new generation of baby goldfish.

Successfully breeding your goldfish shows you have taken good care of them.

And it gives you new baby fish to look after!

While it is possible for goldfish to reproduce in a tank, a lot of factors need to be right for this to happen.

It’s up to you to provide good goldfish care that will ensure your goldfish have the conditions they need to breed.

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