Buy the Books Goldfish gasping surface could indicate oxygen deprivation Most goldfish keepers believe water is oxygenated by means of an air pump; a bubbler, but such is not the case. Water absorbs oxygen by method of diffusion; when oxygen is pulled from the air by a moving surface. In order for this to event… Continue reading Goldfish gasping surface
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Goldfish begging surface may not be begging at all
Goldfish begging surface may be begging. In most cases the fish is making a feeble attempt to get oxygen. The owner believes the fish is hungry, and feeds them. Most fish will consume the food, before going right back to begging. Water is oxygenated by exposing the surface to fresh air. The water must be free of gases and clouds. The water must be moving with the mineral content healthy
Goldfish gasping at surface
The industry either doesn’t know how to oxygenate water, or is trying to keep it a secrete. If our fish are healthy, we won’t come back to the pet shop for medications or even new fish. Valid information on goldfish keeping is hard to find
There’s very little real instruction available online, in pet shops or book stores
Goldfish begging surface
What little there is offers instruction on keeping goldfish are the average freshwater fish, which they’re not. Goldfish never stop growing. They come from China’s rivers; cold and fast moving water. These waters are rich in mineral value and high in pH. Goldfish have no stomach, and graze throughout the day
Reproduce this environment and enjoy your fish for many years to come by reading 10 Steps to Goldfish Koi Keeping