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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Fluval 06 Series Filters

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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.

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API fish remedyfish remedy

API Melafix

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.

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About Fluval U-Series Filters

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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…

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About the API Freshwater Master Test Kit

API Master Test Kit

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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“My goldfish is a bully!” How to handle aggressive goldfish

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While goldfish tank inhabitants usually rub along just fine, occasionally, the hobbyist fish keeper can find themselves faced with the issue of fighting goldfish, or one fish appearing to bully others.

While disputes within the tank will often sort themselves out over time, in some cases, bullying fish can become a problem, and even cause harm to your fish, as well as increasing their stress levels.

In this article, we cover some of the most common reasons for bullying and aggression within the goldfish tank and suggest some solutions.

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