Have you heard of the “one gallon per inch of fish” rule? This rule is completely bogus! This rule may apply to some small fish species, but certainly not goldfish. Unfortunately, many people still insist that it’s acceptable to keep goldfish in a tank as little as 10 gallons. Others would even keep a group … Read more
When it comes to the aquarium trade, there’s probably no fish as recognizable and as popular as the iconic goldfish. But did you know that there are actually many types of goldfish in the world? One of them is the gorgeous comet goldfish, a lovely goldfish variant characterized by its long forked tail. This guide … Read more
Can goldfish live in planted tanks? Yes, of course! However, it is more challenging to maintain a planted aquarium than a bare-bottom tank with lifeless plants. Goldfish can be quite active and destructive due to their constant search for food. This causes goldfish owners a difficult time creating stable, aesthetically pleasing aquascapes. Therefore, careful selection … Read more
The Ryukin goldfish is popular among goldfish collectors due to its unique, striking appearance and propensity to bag awards in grooming competitions. Ryukin joins the Oranda and Ranchu as one of the “big three.” At goldfish shows, this trio wins most of the major awards, although Lionheads and Telescopes also do well. If the Ryukin … Read more
Although the Fantail goldfish has fallen out of favor in goldfish beauty pageants, it remains a popular choice among novice hobbyists. Fantails make for a beautiful centerpiece in a community tank due to their bright coloration and flowing tail fins! Compared to their competitive cousins, these goldfish are less sensitive and demanding. You can get … Read more
Today, there is a wide variety of goldfish available, and more are being created through selective breeding. Despite being one of the older breeds of goldfish, Orandas are still pretty popular and coveted by hobbyists. On the downside, the Oranda goldfish is not a simple fish to care for, but it certainly deserves the effort. … Read more
If you’re a goldfish keeper or are interested in taking up this rewarding hobby, there’s one thing you’ll have to learn about – and that’s goldfish poop. Goldfish poop is important since it can tell you all about the eating habits and health of your goldfish, allowing you to keep them in good health. And … Read more
Perhaps one day you came across goldfish in your aquarium behaving strangely, such as them gasping for air at the water’s surface, in which case it may be due to them suffering from ammonia poisoning. In this article, we’ll look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this phenomenon so that you can prevent your … Read more
Goldfish have been the subject of selective breeding. Some characteristics are isolated to produce desired traits. It is why goldfish have several color combinations, body shapes, scale types, and an assortment of fin designs. But how about red spots? Are they a product of selective breeding? Why do they disappear and reappear after some time? … Read more
With varying sizes, colors, patterns, and body shapes, goldfish is one of the many aquarium fish bred selectively. But do you know how goldfish mate and breed? Have you seen a mating goldfish? If you have a goldfish or are planning to have one (even if you have no plans of breeding it), read this … Read more