A relatively modern addition to the range of substrate options for keeping goldfish is sand; an alternative to the traditionally used gravel, and one that can provide a wider range of options for aquascaping and designing the layout of the tank. If you are setting up a goldfish tank or thinking about re-landscaping a tank […]
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Why you should never keep goldfish in a bowl
This is a guest post from Fish Aquarium Geeks. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Goldfish tank temperature
In this article, we look at goldfish tank temperature and how it affects your fish. We often hear about how goldfish are hardy fish that can survive a wide range of water conditions – including very cold and quite warm water – but are some temperatures more suitable for goldfish than others? How hot is too […]
Do goldfish need a big tank?
Yes! Goldfish do need a big tank – you should never keep goldfish in a bowl! If you’ve got a goldfish in a bowl, we suggest checking out our ebook, which will tell you what you need to do as soon as possible. How long do goldfish live in a fishbowl? Goldfish in a fishbowl won’t live […]
Do goldfish need light?
Do goldfish need light? Well, how would you like to be kept in the dark?! Goldfish definitely do need light! Like most animals, goldfish would not be healthy if permanently kept in dull or dark conditions. Unlike some fish that live deep in the sea, wild goldfish live in lakes and rivers that are often illuminated […]
