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
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
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
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
What do goldfish eat? Feeding your goldfish the right kind of food – and the right amount of food – is a key part of good goldfish care. Eating the wrong type or amount of food can be very bad for your fish. Goldfish will be happy to eat most foods, but it is best … Read more
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
Can goldfish get pregnant? How do you tell if you have a pregnant goldfish and what is a pregnant goldfish called? To answer these questions, we first need to know whether goldfish carry their babies in a womb. Do goldfish give birth to live young? Or do they lay eggs? Read on to find out… … Read more