If you’re new to keeping goldfish, you may be wondering whether they can live in normal tap water. Lots of beginner goldfish keepers think they can simply add water straight into their tank along with their goldfish. However, if you want your goldfish to live a long and healthy life, this is definitely not a […]
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How to transport goldfish
If you’re moving house – or you’re thinking of moving goldfish for any other reason – you might be quite concerned about how it will go. Don’t worry. Follow these simple steps and your goldfish should be absolutely fine. Preparing the tank Never attempt to move a tank while it’s full of water and fish. […]
Goldfish Tank Decorations: Why you should decorate your goldfish tank
Once you have purchased your new goldfish, there are a whole host of questions and areas to think about. One very popular thing to do is place certain decorations in your goldfish tank for the fish to swim around. Do goldfish need decorations? Goldfish will find new items in the tank fascinating, so new tank […]
How to set up a goldfish tank
So, you’ve decided you want a goldfish? Great! But there are a few things you should know before buying your new pet. Most importantly, how to set up a goldfish tank properly. This post covers the basics of setting up a new goldfish tank.
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 […]
How to safely transport goldfish
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. […]
What to do if your goldfish tank smells bad
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 […]
