How to Build a Goldfish Pond

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Exactly how you go about setting up and building your goldfish pond will depend upon what type of pond you have chosen to construct; however, the order in which you go about things will be roughly the same regardless. Once you have decided upon your pond’s location, size and type, follow our step-by-step guide to … Read more

The Complete Guide to Goldfish Ponds

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This may be The Goldfish Tank, but many out there decide to keep their goldfish in outdoor ponds, rather than in the home aquarium.  Keeping fish in a pond is different to keeping them in a tank, and so we’ve created several guides to help you find out what is involved in setting up and … Read more

Where to place a goldfish pond

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If you have a yard or garden, and wish to add a decorative pond, one of the first things you must consider is where to place it.  Location is a huge factor in the success of an outdoor pond and depending on where you decide to place it can influence its ecology in different ways. … Read more

Keeping live plants with goldfish

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Can you keep live plants with goldfish? Will they all get eaten? What kind of live plants are suitable for a goldfish tank? The answer to the first question is a very definite yes! You absolutely can keep live plants with goldfish, and you don’t have to be an expert to do it. As long as you … Read more

Lionhead Goldfish

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The Lionhead goldfish or Chinese Lionhead goldfish is an unusual fish that can make a fun, quirky addition to a Fancy goldfish aquarium. However, the goldfish’s “wen” or fleshy growth on its head makes this a delicate species that’s probably not the best option for beginners to the hobby.  Read this care guide to find … Read more