Tank

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you are concerned about your goldfish ingesting gravel particles from their substrate but do not like the appearance of a bare bottomed tank, another option to consider is using pebbles or river rocks as your substrate. Pebbles and pieces of river rock are widely available to buy from most pet stores and aquarium retailers, […]

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 […]

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 […]