All good goldfish keepers take the time to learn about their pets. Knowing more about goldfish helps us to take better care of them.
Why not start by learning the 12 mistakes most new goldfish-keepers make?
You can also explore diseases, like swim bladder disease, and learn how to prevent them.
Plus, do you know the difference between goldfish and koi? Where goldfish come from? And whether or not they have tongues?!
Our Goldfish Facts & Info articles are where you can learn all of this and much more about your goldfish.
The Java Fern (Microsorum pteropus) is an amphibious plant from Southeast Asia, which grows in the wild along the banks of streams and rivers. It is equally happy fully submerged, or projecting partially out of the water.
It is one of the most visually appealing plants to include within the goldfish tank, with long, flat leaves in a mid-green shade that grow to around 8” tall.
Duckweed (Lemnoideae) is the most commonly chosen floating plant within goldfish tanks. Duckweed comes in a variety of sizes, from under a millimetre up to the size of lily pads. It’s easily recognisable, with bright green leaves floating on the surface of the tank. The plant grows in many parts of the world, including America, … Read more
Amazon Sword, “Sword Plant”, or “Echinodorus bleheri”, is a hardy plant that originated in the Amazon basin. It was first used as an indoor aquarium plant in Brazil in the early 20th century. One of the most popular aquarium plants, it will thrive in both tropical set ups and cold-water goldfish tanks. However, the Amazon … Read more
Dropsy is an extremely serious and often fatal condition affecting goldfish. If you notice your goldfish looking fat, swollen or “about to explode” then the problem is probably dropsy. Read on to find out more about the symptoms of dropsy, what causes dropsy and how to treat it. Key Takeaways Symptoms of Dropsy: Look for … Read more
Many goldfish keepers wonder whether their fish can hear them speaking or tapping on the side of the tank. But goldfish don’t have ears. So how could they possibly hear sound? Read on to find out whether fish can hear and, if so, how they do it! You may be surprised to learn that the … Read more
Nobody is perfect and we all make mistakes – particularly with our first goldfish tank and our very first fish. This isn’t something to feel bad about. It’s normal for new goldfish keepers to make a lot of mistakes when they get their first goldfish tank or bowl. Yes, ideally, everyone would research the correct way … Read more
Fin rot isn’t a disease in itself, but rather a symptom of disease or infection. If your goldfish has fin rot then you will notice their fins start to appear frayed or ragged, as if they’ve been torn. You may also notice a white or red edge where the fin appears broken. Act immediately before … Read more