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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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Yes! Goldfish do need a big tank. It’s cruel to 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 …
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 …
