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How to safely transport goldfish

Last updated 2019-09-05 by The Goldfish Tank —Leave a Comment

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. [Read more…] about How to safely transport goldfish

What to do if your goldfish tank smells bad

Last updated 2019-09-05 by The Goldfish Tank —Leave a Comment

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… [Read more…] about What to do if your goldfish tank smells bad

Aquarium Driftwood: Adding driftwood to your tank

Last updated 2019-09-05 by The Goldfish Tank —Leave a Comment

This is a guest post by Peter Hartono, the founder and CEO of Just Aquatic.

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. [Read more…] about Aquarium Driftwood: Adding driftwood to your tank

Substrates for goldfish tanks: Gravel

Last updated 2019-09-05 by The Goldfish Tank —Leave a Comment

One of the most commonly used goldfish tank substrates that is eternally popular with fish keepers is, of course, gravel. Special pea gravel or colored, rounded gravel chips for fish tanks are widely available to buy in aquatic retailers, and can really provide an impressive visual impact to your tank.

If you are setting up a goldfish tank or thinking about re-landscaping a tank that you already have, read on to learn all about goldfish tank gravel. [Read more…] about Substrates for goldfish tanks: Gravel

Substrates for goldfish tanks: Leaving the base bare

Last updated 2019-09-02 by The Goldfish Tank —1 Comment

There are many different materials available to furnish the ground of your goldfish tank, and at least as many different opinions on which is the best for using with goldfish!

Goldfish are relatively destructive fish compared to most other species, as well as some of the most voraciously hungry, which may even suck up some of the substrate itself if sand or gravel is used with them!

So one option that is more common for using with goldfish than with other types of fish is simply to leave the bottom of the goldfish tank bare.

Are you wondering if leaving the base of the tank bare might be the best way of dealing with the choice of what substrate to use for your goldfish? Read on to learn about the pros and cons. [Read more…] about Substrates for goldfish tanks: Leaving the base bare

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