When constructing the goldfish pond, you need to choose what size you want the pond to be. There are certain size constraints you should definitely abide by, such as depth of at least 3ft to prevent freezing and having a large surface area to provide better gaseous exchange within the water body. However, the length … 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
Once you know where you want to place your pond, it is time to decide what type of pond you would like to build or place there. Remember, the location you choose can add restrictions on the type of pond and what fish you want to keep in there. The various types of ponds can … Read more
Pearlscale goldfish are a variety of Fancy goldfish that can make an unusual addition to a coldwater aquarium. Pearlscales are fairly hardy and can be kept successfully by beginners, even in an outdoor pond setting. Read this guide to learn everything you need to know about how to care for and breed the charming Pearlscale … 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
People often think that all goldfish look alike. However, there are actually many different types of goldfish and some of them look very different to what you might expect! For example, you may be surprised by the range of colors (far more than just “gold”), fin types and body shapes that exist. Goldfish arose from … Read more
The Goldfish Tank is one of the world’s leading goldfish care websites. Our experts have helped over 5 million people care for their goldfish and our advice has been featured everywhere from BuzzFeed to Smithsonian Magazine, Wikipedia to academic articles. Below, you can find out more about the people who research and write the articles you’ll find on The Goldfish Tank. … Read more