Many small animals and fish are susceptible to diseases and once infected, have greatly shortened life spans.
A goldfish can get sick if his tank is dirty, the water and oxygen levels are too low, the temperatures are too warm or too cool and if he is not being fed properly. Even if you are an […]
Well you would be pretty lucky to buy the BEST goldfish in the world! I mean how do you even tell what a good looking goldfish looks like? When you’re down at the pet store next time, how do you decide which fish is worth purchasing and which is not?
What Breed Are You After?
The first […]
The most important thing to remember about feeding is that they cannot digest excess protein. So the food you choose has to be low on proteins and high on carbohydrates. A proper diet for your goldfish will be varied and will follow proper procedures and will be in right quantities.
All species require different diets and […]
Most of the diseases that threaten goldfish can be cured. But better still these diseases can be prevented. While you should be alert to symptoms of a sick goldfish, you should first of all try and prevent them from happening. Some of the common diseases that you must protect your Goldfish include:
Ichtyopthirius
Simply called as Ick, […]
Boy or Girl?
How can you tell whether your Goldfish is male or female? You might want to know because you want to breed them, or give them the right name before Jack turns out to be the mother Goldfish! Here are some clues that might help you sort out the Goldfish boys from the Goldfish […]
The fish tank is the most important thing for your fish. Goldfish get their air from the surface, so get a tank that has a lot of surface area. In order to calculate the surface area, multiply the aquarium’s length in inches by its depth in inches. For every inch of your fish’s length, you […]
My advice to you is to check the health status of the fish. Goldfishes seldom die of old age, they are often killed by diseases. If detected early, they can be treated and nursed back to perfect health.
Some of the common goldfish diseases are:
Worm parasites: Flatworms or flukes are common in new goldfish. These parasites […]