Introduction to Goldfish Breathing How Do Goldfish Breathe Understanding how do goldfish breathe is fundamental to ensuring their well-being.Goldfish, like many other fish, use their gills to extract oxygen from the water. This process allows them to stay healthy and active within their aquatic environment. Goldfish rely heavily on their gills to filter oxygen from … Read more
Introduction How fast can a goldfish swim? Many people, including goldfish enthusiasts and aquarium lovers, ask this question frequently.Understanding the swimming speed of a goldfish can enhance our appreciation for these fascinating creatures. Goldfish may seem slow and leisurely as they glide through their tanks, but their swimming capabilities are more complex than they appear. … Read more
The goldfish is one of the most popular of all the fish kept as pets. They are a group of freshwater fish belonging to the Family Cyprinidae, Order Cypriniformes, and one of the earliest species of fish to be domesticated.
The myth that goldfish have a very short attention span has been making the rounds in the web and even among aquarists. However, research studies have shown that this is not correct. In fact, goldfish have been shown to have a memory that can last at least three months.
Have you ever wondered whether goldfish and koi are the same type of fish? And whether they could breed with each other?
Do you struggle to tell koi and goldfish apart?
While they are related, the two types of fish are actually different species, with many differences between them.
Read on to learn more about these differences. We’ll start by looking at the different origins of the two types of fish, then look at their physical differences. Finally, we’ll find out whether koi and goldfish can breed with each other.
Here’s some surprising information for you! Did you know that goldfish can be trained to tell the difference between different pieces of classical music?!
We’ve already debunked the three-second memory myth and explained that goldfish can hear sound. Well now, researchers have successfully trained a group of goldfish to tell their Bach from their Stravinsky!
Read on to find out how they did it…
Many goldfish keepers wonder whether their fish can hear them speaking or tapping on the side of the tank. But goldfish don’t have ears. So how could they possibly hear sound? Read on to find out whether fish can hear and, if so, how they do it! You may be surprised to learn that the … Read more
Have you looked at your goldfish recently and thought that it looked a different color? Have you compared old photos of your goldfish to now and noticed that your fish’s color used to be brighter? You may even have noticed your goldfish gradually turning white! Don’t worry, you’re not going crazy! It’s actually perfectly normal for … Read more