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Biology and Behavior

Goldfish Anatomy: The Full Guide

2023-12-232022-10-04 by Lewis German
Goldfish Internal Anatomy

Studying the anatomy of a goldfish may help you to better understand their behaviour and lifestyle. Why do they do the things they do, how do their bodies work and what are all the correct names for the different parts of a fish? We aim to answer these questions in this guide. History of the … Read more

Categories Biology and Behavior Tags Goldfish, Goldfish Anatomy Leave a comment

Male or female goldfish? How to tell (with pictures)

2023-12-232021-01-16 by Sara Jane Hales
A male goldfish with breeding spots on its fins

What are the physical differences between male and female goldfish? And how do they behave when spawning?

Categories Biology and Behavior Tags Male or female, Male or female goldfish 18 Comments

Do goldfish have brains? It’s NOT a stupid question!

2023-12-232019-12-01 by Adam Jones
Cartoon of a goldfish with a hole in its head

Not all animals have brains, but goldfish do.

Categories Biology and Behavior Tags Goldfish Anatomy, goldfish fact Leave a comment

Why do goldfish die? And how to keep them alive…

2023-12-232019-10-05 by Adam Jones
Cartoon of a dead goldfish lay on its back with its eyes closed

Understand why goldfish die and what you can do to stop it.

Categories Biology and Behavior Tags dead goldfish, goldfish behaviour 4 Comments

Do goldfish have tongues? The truth might surprise you!

2023-12-232019-09-05 by Adam Jones
Cartoon of a goldfish sticking its tongue out

Goldfish don’t have tongues. But they do have something similar.

Categories Biology and Behavior Tags Goldfish Anatomy, goldfish fact 2 Comments

How big do goldfish get? Some can be massive!

2023-12-232017-11-22 by Adam Jones
Cartoon of a goldfish squashed into a tank that is too small for it

The biggest goldfish ever was almost 19 inches long!

Categories Biology and Behavior Tags goldfish age, goldfish size 18 Comments

How to train your goldfish to do clever tricks!

2023-12-232017-11-13 by Adam Jones
Cartoon of two goldfish chasing each other

How to have your goldfish eating out of the palm of your hand!

Categories Biology and Behavior Tags goldfish training, schooling goldfish 1 Comment
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