Feeding Goldfish

Feeding Goldfish

Feeding (fancy) goldfish seems simple: you buy some fish flakes and you’re all set, right? As with many things in the aquarium world, it’s unfortunately a little more complicated. Traditional fish flakes, while marketed as such, are almost never suitable goldfish food. They usually contain fillers that barely have nutritional value and can actually be bad … Read more

How Long Can Goldfish Live

How Long Can Goldfish Live: Key Factors and Care Tips

So how long can a goldfish live? The answer isn’t as simple as you might think. It depends on several factors, from the type of goldfish to the quality of water they’re living in. Single-tail goldfish that are kept in good tank conditions normally live for 10 to 15 years. While fancy goldfish have shorter lifespans, … Read more

Can Goldfish Eat Bloodworms

Can Goldfish Eat Bloodworms? Read Our Article To Find Out!

Goldfish will thrive and grow well if they are fed a nutritious, high-quality, balanced diet. So, what do goldfish like to eat? Are goldfish carnivores? And can goldfish eat bloodworms? Well, goldfish are omnivores that enjoy a varied diet that can include bloodworms and other similar foods. Read this guide to learn everything you need … Read more

Pearlscale Goldfish

Pearlscale Goldfish: Curious and Fascinating Tank Additions

Pearlscale goldfish are famed for being one of the roundest of all fancy goldfish varieties. But this pronounced deformity has led some animal welfare advocates to question the ethics of keeping fish whose traits could affect their health and well-being. In this guide, I’ll explore some of the issues with keeping pearlscale goldfish and share … Read more

Why Goldfish Bowls Should Be Banned

Why Goldfish Bowls Should Be Banned: In-depth Discussion

One of the most atrocious myths about goldfish care is that they live happily in fish bowls. Sadly, this has led to millions of fish being kept in very inhumane conditions. The truth is that goldfish should never be kept in bowls, and animal welfare activists have already succeeded in getting goldfish bowls banned in … Read more

Goldfish Turning Black

Why Is My Goldfish Turning Black: Causes and Treatment

It’s in the name: goldfish are gold. So why is yours turning black? Unfortunately, this isn’t good news and your fish might be suffering from ammonia poisoning. But don’t worry, with some quick correction to water parameters, your fish will be back to its bright metallic coloration in no time! Keep reading to find out … Read more

How Many Goldfish in a 10 Gallon Tank

How Many Goldfish Fit in a 10-Gallon Tank? The Cruel Debate

Is it cruel to keep goldfish in a 10-gallon tank? How many goldfish can you put in a 10-gallon tank? Some people believe keeping goldfish in a 10-gallon tank is cruel. They argue that goldfish are social creatures and must be kept in groups. Also, they argue that goldfish need a lot of space to … Read more

Types Of Goldfish

Types Of Goldfish: Single And Double-Tailed

Although correct information about fancy goldfish is only just starting to replace popular misconceptions, there is still a lot of confusion when it comes to goldfish identification and tank requirements. Many beginners still think goldfish can be kept in bowls (which is not the case) and are frequently mislabeled in stores. Because of this, new goldfish … Read more

ryukin goldfish

Our Full Guide to Caring for Ryukin Goldfish

Ryukin goldfish are an unusual variety of fancy goldfish from Japan. These gorgeous fish are beginner-friendly and can live in an indoor fish tank or outside in your garden pond. To learn more about the origins of these delightful, egg-shaped goldfish, including how to care for and breed them, keep reading! Ryukin Goldfish – At … Read more

can goldfish live alone

Can Goldfish Live Alone? We Take a Deep Dive and Find Out

When I was a young boy, one of my first encounters with pet fish was with my neighbors who kept two goldfish. I can vividly remember the day when they told me, remorsefully, that one of the goldfish had died, and a week later, the remaining one had died of ‘loneliness’. Dying of loneliness. How … Read more

Ranchu Goldfish

Ranchu Goldfish: Distinctive and Iconic Aquarium Fish

If you’re in the market for a fancy goldfish, you may be considering a Ranchu goldfish. With their swollen heads and short bodies, Ranchu’s are one of the most iconic fancy goldfish varieties. But Ranchu goldfish are also lacking a dorsal fin, causing some animal rights advocates to suggest the breed should be outlawed. Let’s … Read more

goldfish breeding

Goldfish Breeding: The Secrets Each Aquarist Should Know!

Breeding is one of the most advanced parts of fish-keeping, so if you’re here – congratulations! We’re pleased that you joined us on your fish-keeping journey and we can’t wait to tell you everything we know about goldfish breeding. Is It Easy To Breed Goldfish? Yes and no. While breeding goldfish in a goldfish pond … Read more

Can Goldfish Eat Tropical Fish Food

Can Goldfish Eat Tropical Fish Food? – Our Handy Guide

If you’re keeping both goldfish and tropical fish, you might be wondering – can I skip buying two kinds of food for my fish, and just feed my goldfish the tropical fish food? The answer is that tropical fish food is often not so different from goldfish food and can occasionally be used as a … Read more

how many goldfish in a 40 gallon tank

How Many Goldfish Can Be Kept in a 40-Gallon Tank?

The humble goldfish has been one of the most popular aquatic pets in the world for many years. There are around 200 varieties of these beautiful fish to choose from. They’re relatively low-maintenance, and they can live in an aquarium or an outdoor fish pond. However, there’s one question that’s asked by many beginners who … Read more