Goldfish Care

Articles all about looking after goldfish properly. To understand the basics, start by reading our Introduction to Goldfish Care.

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

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Cartoon of a big goldfish bullying a little goldfish

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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How to safely transport goldfish

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Cartoon of a goldfish sat in a car seat

Moving your goldfish to a new home can be stressful and traumatic for both fish and owner, but unfortunately, there are times when moving your goldfish just can’t be avoided!

Once you have an established tank and all of the fish are healthy and relaxed, moving the tank or the fish can cause great upheaval. It can even lead to injuries and stress-related sicknesses among your fish.

So, how do you safely transport goldfish? Here are some tips to minimise stress and make sure that everything goes smoothly.

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What to do if your goldfish tank smells bad

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Cartoon of a goldfish wearing a mask to protect itself from a bad smell

In the wild, fish live in large bodies of water such as lakes, rivers, streams, and oceans. These bodies of water are so large that the conditions within them are much more stable than our small ponds and goldfish tanks. This makes them more able to cope with environmental changes or upsets within one part of the system.

It’s important to keep the balance of the tank and everything that lives within it just right. This prevents a range of problems within the tank that can manifest themselves as a rather nasty stagnant or fishy smell.

Does your tank smell bad? Here are some reasons for why this might be, and how to rectify or prevent it…

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Do goldfish need a filter?

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Fish in a tank

You should always include a filter in your goldfish tank or pond. Goldfish eat a lot and produce a lot of waste, which can pollute their water. Without a filter, your aquarium water will soon poison your fish. What type of filter do goldfish need? There are two basic types of filter: external filters and internal … Read more

Aquarium Driftwood: Adding driftwood to your tank

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Cartoon of a goldfish in front of some driftwood

Landscaping a goldfish aquarium can lend natural aesthetic beauty to any setup. However, adding natural structures such as driftwood and aquarium plants should not just be a spur of the moment decision.

There is a need to plan and decide which additions will work well and bring out the best visual impact without compromising the health and well-being of the aquarium inhabitants.

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Do goldfish need an air pump?

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Cartoon of a goldfish swimming through bubbles from an air pump

As you may already be aware from browsing our other articles, goldfish definitely need a filter in order to keep their water parameters under control. But what about an air pump?

Do goldfish need an air pump in their tank? Will there be enough oxygen in the water if you don’t add an air pump? Read on to find out…

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How To Breed Goldfish: Secrets to Goldfish Breeding Success

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Two goldfish in a pond displaying mating behavior

Goldfish breeding is not always an easy task and understanding how to breed goldfish properly can be a challenge, particularly for new goldfish-keepers. Unlike livebearers, such as guppies, goldfish can be relatively difficult to breed in captivity.

But don’t worry! We’re here to help and in this article will reveal all of the conditions you need to put in place to encourage goldfish to breed.

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