Articles all about looking after goldfish properly. To understand the basics, start by reading our Introduction to Goldfish Care.
Black Moor goldfish are beautiful fish that make an attractive, interesting addition to any coldwater fish tank. But can Black Moors live with other fish? Are Black Moors peaceful fish? And how many Black Moors can you keep together? Read this guide to find out what fish make the best Black Moor goldfish tank mates. … Read more
The most common pairing of pond fish is probably goldfish with koi carp. Both of these fish are very similar, but they do have some subtle differences that you may need to know before pairing them with your goldies. Can Koi fish and Goldfish live in the same pond? Yes! Koi and goldfish can live … Read more
There are hundreds of thousands of different types of algae; some of these can end up growing in your aquarium. One of these is Blackbeard Algae. You may notice purple, brown or black fluffy tufts growing on the plants, glass or decor in your aquarium. But what is it? What is black beard algae? Black … Read more
Aquatic snails are common in the aquarium hobby, and if you decide to have a planted aquarium, they are almost unavoidable. Snails often hitchhike on live plants and find themselves as uninvited guests to your fish tank. But are snails a simple pest to be removed, or are they a blessing in disguise? Depending on … Read more
Shrimp can be an excellent addition to a fish tank; they are very interesting to observe and are great cleanup crew, eating algaes and uneaten fish food! There are a couple different types of shrimp available in the hobby, the main two are amano shrimp and neocaridina shrimp. But, are they ideal tank mates for … Read more
You spent ages carefully setting up your goldfish tank, and you give your fish the best care, so why is your goldfish tank cloudy? That dreaded murky aquarium water could be down to a bacterial bloom if the tank hasn’t cycled properly yet, you might have forgotten to wash dusty gravel, or there could be … Read more
Infusoria is a large, loose basket term that describes all the aquatic micro life that can be found within any body of water. It includes things like tiny worms, crustaceans, algaes and plankton that are all living within an aquatic ecosystem. Some of these tiny animals and plants can end up in your home aquarium … Read more