Do goldfish need light? Well, how would you like to be kept in the dark?! Like most animals, goldfish would not be healthy if permanently kept in dark conditions. Unlike some fish that live deep in the sea, wild goldfish live in lakes and rivers. These relatively shallow waters are often illuminated by quite bright […]
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Goldfish tank water changes
Water changes are a key part of proper goldfish care. But what is involved in changing goldfish water? Following the correct process can be the difference between keeping your fish strong and healthy in water that is perfectly suited to its needs, and keeping your fish in poor quality water that is hazardous to its […]
Why you should never keep goldfish in a bowl
Unfortunately, far too many people are still under the common misconception that goldfish bowls provide an adequate home for a goldfish – and most of the time, this isn’t even their fault. Many pet store employees don’t know better, and it doesn’t help when most of the small fish tank kits for goldfish feature several […]
Goldfish water parameters: Goldfish pH, water hardness and more
Water is water, right? Goldfish live in mucky, scummy ponds and don’t seem to have a problem all of their lives. Does that mean you just forget about your goldfish tank water parameters and hope things will be fine? No, you definitely can’t! The quality of water is as important to goldfish as the air […]
Goldfish water temperature: What temperature should goldfish water be?
In this article, we look at goldfish water temperature. What temperature should goldfish water be? And how does temperature affect your fish? Goldfish are hardy fish that can survive a wide range of water conditions. This includes very cold and quite warm water. However, there are still some temperatures that are better for goldfish than […]
Goldfish Tank Setup: Cycling your goldfish tank
So you’ve decided to get a pet goldfish, you’ve bought a suitable tank, a large enough filter, and maybe some food, plants and decorations… all you have to do now is rush down to the pet shop and pick out your new fish, right? Wrong! There’s one more very important step to goldfish tank setup […]
Do goldfish need a big tank?
Yes! Goldfish do need a big tank. You should never keep goldfish in a bowl. Instead, always make sure your goldfish tank size is appropriate to the current – and potential – size of your fish. We talk about potential size because you don’t just have to give your goldfish enough room for today. You […]
