This is one of our favorite goldfish facts! Did you know that goldfish don’t have stomachs?! Whereas humans (and many other animals) have stomachs to digest their food, goldfish don’t have any stomach at all! Instead, different parts of their intestines have to do the job that a stomach usually would, such as breaking down … Read more
MYTH: Goldfish memory spans are just three seconds long FACT: Goldfish can remember things for months! Most goldfish keepers will have heard the “fact” that goldfish memory spans are just three seconds long – but is it true? Is the memory of goldfish really that short? The answer is a very definite no! Scientists have proven … Read more
Goldfish do sleep, but not in the same way people do. Goldfish sleep is more like resting.
Like people, goldfish tend to sleep at night time, when it’s dark. Watch your fish at night and you might notice them hovering in one spot, only moving slightly to keep themselves stable in the water.
This behaviour tells you that your goldfish is sleeping.
The hovering spot will usually be somewhere near aquarium decorations and lower down in the tank.
‘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
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 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 daylight. Therefore, the lighting conditions in your aquarium should replicate this natural environment as closely as possible.