Shubunkin Goldfish: Intro & Care Guide
Everything you need to know to look after shubunkin goldfish properly. Expert aquarist Alison Page shares her shubunkin care tips.
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Goldfish water parameters: pH, water hardness and more
The wrong water conditions could really harm your fish.
Pompom Goldfish: All about the pompom goldfish
Pom-Pom goldfish are an instantly recognizable goldfish variety, having two large, brightly colored bulbs protruding on the front of the fish’s face either side of its nose. These fish can add a touch of the exotic to any coldwater fish tank, although we don’t recommend them to beginners. Pom-Pom goldfish are hard to come by … Read more
Celestial eye goldfish: All about Celestial Goldfish
The Celestial Eye goldfish is a weird and wonderful fish that has its eyes mounted on the top of its head so that the fish appears to be constantly gazing upward. These are round-bodied goldfish but lack a dorsal fin, making the fish very clumsy swimmers. These goldfish are not especially hardy and are somewhat … Read more
Hornwort: The Ultimate Guide
Hornwort (ceratophyllum) is a popular aquarium plant. It is also known as Coon’s Tail – for the obvious reason that it looks a bit like the tail of a racoon. Hornwort is a floating plant that does not put down roots, though it can be anchored down into the substrate of the tank with weights. … Read more
Where to place a goldfish pond
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