‘How long do goldfish live?’. It’s a great question with a very surprising answer! On average, goldfish live for 5 to 10 years. However, their lifespan varies massively depending on how well they are looked after and the conditions they live in. A goldfish kept in poor conditions will die within days or weeks. Whereas … Read more
We love fascinating goldfish facts here at The Goldfish Tank – and there really are some weird and wonderful facts about goldfish! Top Goldfish Facts Check out the amazing goldfish facts below to better understand your fish. The more goldfish facts you learn and the more you know about goldfish, the better you will be … Read more
Yes! Goldfish do have teeth. However, instead of being on their gums, like human teeth, goldfish have teeth right at the back of their throats. This means that, if you’re hoping to see them, you may be disappointed. Because the teeth are so far back, you won’t be able to spot any, no matter how … Read more
Do goldfish get lonely if kept in a tank by themselves? You might be surprised to learn that, no, they don’t. At least, not as far as we know. Based on everything we know about goldfish, it is very unlikely that goldfish feel loneliness. It’s normal to wonder whether your goldfish will get lonely if … Read more
Do goldfish lay eggs? Yes, they do! And female goldfish don’t just lay one or two goldfish eggs at a time… It’s one of our favorite goldfish facts that a female goldfish can lay several thousand goldfish eggs in one spawning! Key Takeaways What do goldfish eggs look like? You won’t be surprised to hear … Read more
If you’d like to keep more than one goldfish in your tank then you may be wondering whether goldfish fight each other. And if they do, what you should you do to stop goldfish fighting? The answer is yes. Goldfish do sometimes fight each other. However, it’s difficult to know in advance whether your goldfish … Read more
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 … Read more