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Raising Goldfish is really not that difficult. However it does take a little understanding to be successful. First lesson is DO NOT keep goldfish in those so-called Goldfish bowls. You can raise Bettas in them but not Goldfish (Carassius auratus). Keep them in large aquariums, the larger the better.
When selecting your fish for breeding use […]
I strongly advise against keeping goldfish and tropical fish together for several reasons.
First, goldfish tend to thrive at sub-tropical temperatures, which means about 68 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit. This is not to say that 75-degree water will kill the goldfish. It’s just that the lower temperatures are healthier for them. Cooler water holds more oxygen, […]
It is a myth that a goldfish will grow only to the size of their tank. If a goldfish is kept in a small tank, fed only a small amount once daily, and the water changed regularly, it will grow only very slowly and may live for several years, reaching a maximum size of maybe […]
Goldfish are diggers and will scatter the fine sand onto leaves, injuring thin and less hardy plants, particularly fine-leaved varieties. They often dig in the gravel and can uproot plants or damage their stems. Plants grafted onto rocks or wood (e.g. anubias, java fern) are good choices.
Fancy goldfish, need a tank free of active or […]
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