Adam Jones, The Goldfish Experts

Fluval 06 Series Filters

2023-12-232015-07-19 by Adam Jones

A Fluval 06 Series filter on a white background

The Fluval 06 series of external filters sits outside of the tank, which means they don’t take up valuable water space.

They come in four sizes to suit different sized tanks:

The 106 model, for tanks of up to 25 gallons

The 207 model, for tanks of up to 45 gallons

The 306 model, for tanks of up to 70 gallons

The 407 model, for tanks of up to 100 gallons

The range of filters is more expensive than some other options. They’re also more expensive than Fluval’s internal filters. However, if you want to invest in good quality kit, the Fluval 06 series is highly recommended.

All of the products in the range come with a three year manufacturers guarantee.

API fish remedyfish remedy

2023-12-232015-07-19 by Adam Jones

Goldfish illnesses, fungus, fin rot and damaged tissue are problems that most goldfish owners will end up facing at some point. And they are problems that can quickly cause significant harm to the health of your fish.

For this reason, it is important to keep a basic goldfish first aid kit of remedies that can help to address common problems. Keeping a supply of medications means that you can treat any illnesses quickly.

API has produced a product called Melafix, which is an antibacterial tank remedy to help treat a whole range of goldfish diseases. In this article, we take a look at API Melafix in detail.

Moving goldfish from a tank to a pond

2023-12-232015-07-18 by Adam Jones

Cartoon of a goldfish jumping out of a tank and into a pond

How to move goldfish outside safely.

Frozen and live foods for goldfish

2023-12-232014-11-01 by Adam Jones

Goldfish keepers who take their fish keeping very seriously rarely feed foods like pellets and flakes to their fish.

Instead, they prepare diets that include fresh vegetables, as well as live and frozen foods.

Most larger pet stores and aquatic retailers will stock a range of frozen foods for fish, and some will even sell live food that is good for goldfish too.

If you’re looking for some alternatives to pellets and flakes then check out some of the suggestions below.

About Fluval U-Series Filters

2023-12-232014-09-28 by Adam Jones

A black Fluval U-Series filter on a white background

Fluval is one of the best-known names in the aquarium filtration business. They offer a range of filters, designed to fit a wide variety of goldfish tank sizes.

Fluval offer a series of filters called the U-Series. These underwater filters are some of the most popular filters on the market and are well known for being both effective and quiet.

Of course, every goldfish tank needs a filter, so if you don’t have one yet (or if you’re looking for an upgrade) then we definitely recommend reading on to find out more…

Congested fins in goldfish

2023-12-232014-09-02 by Adam Jones

The condition known as congested fins is easy to confuse with fin rot, and can be particularly hard to correctly identify in fish who have red fins.

Congested fins lead to the tail and fins taking on a torn and ragged appearance, without any external trauma having occurred to cause the tearing.

While any of the fins or the tail of the fish can be affected with the condition, it is most commonly seen in the caudal fin before progressing to other areas of the body if left unchecked.

In serious or protracted cases of the condition, the fins will begin to split vertically, and are highly likely to fall prey to a secondary attack via fungal infection.

In advanced cases of congested fins, the Cyclochaeta parasite may also be present, but it is not thought that parasitic infection causes congested fins to occur in the first place.

About the API Freshwater Master Test Kit

2023-12-232014-08-31 by Adam Jones

Keeping your tank water in good condition and removing harmful chemicals is vital to keeping your goldfish healthy and happy. In order to do this effectively, you need to buy a test kit and regularly check your water parameters.

In this article, we will look in more detail at their freshwater master test kit.

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