Goldfish like having a little algae in their tank. But they are not an algae eating fish, so it’s quite easy for algae to overrun their tank unless you do a good job keeping it clean. The unfortunate reality of algae-eating fish is that almost all of them are tropical fish that require a higher … Read more
Goldfish in an aquarium have a different diet than goldfish that live in a pond. Sadly, many pond goldfish owners attempt to feed their pond goldfish the same diet as an aquarium goldfish, which often results in disaster. This article will cover everything that you need to know about what to feed pond goldfish. The … Read more
Neon tetras are an extremely popular fish as they are a beautiful tropical fish that is small, which has led to aquarium owners wanting to place them in a tank with some friends to add to the tank aesthetic. Unfortunately, goldfish and neon tetras cannot live together because neon tetras are a tropical fish that … Read more
If you own a goldfish or are considering buying one, then you have probbably about this question before: Do goldfish poop and pee? Sort of, goldfish poop through their vent (anus) located between the caudal fin (tail) and the anal fin. However, goldfish do not pee as they release ammonia through their gills. With that … Read more
Goldfish rank as one of the most popular aquarium fish. Just think of all the goldfish offered as prizes for some rigged carnival game. This popularity of goldfish has led to many inexperienced goldfish owners not knowing what to feed their fish. Many new goldfish owners wonder if they can feed their goldfish tropical fish … Read more
Everyone loves chocolate, right? Of course. This leads to many goldfish owners wanting to “treat” their goldfish to a tasty piece of chocolate. Unfortunately, this is a terrible idea. Goldfish will eat chocolate – they eat pretty much anything. However, you should absolutely not feed your goldfish chocolate as it contains sugar, which has been … Read more
A common question that pops up with newbie goldfish owners is, “Will these adorable goldfish bite my finger if I stick it in the tank?” Yes, goldfish can and likely will bite your finger if you stick it in the tank. However, there is one major caveat to so-called goldfish bites… Goldfish don’t actually have … Read more
Goldfish and angelfish are some of the most beautiful fish you can have in a fish tank, which leads many newer aquarium keepers to wonder, can goldfish and angelfish live together? No, goldfish and angelfish cannot live together. The reason is simple – the fish require vastly different temperatures to live, so having them in … Read more
Goldfish are one of the most popular aquarium fish for beginners. When people think of aquariums, they think of a single goldfish in a fish bowl. Of course, this raises the very common: Can two goldfish live together? Yes, two goldfish can generally live together given they have enough space in the tank. Goldfish are … Read more
Goldfish are extremely popular fish. They also have a reputation for eating just about everything that they can put in their mouth. On a similar note, snails are also popular to have in a fish tank because they do an excellent job acting as tank janitors sucking up algae. However, this has led to an … Read more