10 Easy STEPS Goldfish Keeping made simple Buy the Book 10 easy steps goldfish keeping are easy to read and follow The theory is simple, by recreating their ancestor’s natural environment, the cold and fast moving rivers of China, our goldfish will thrive in an aquarium or pond. Learn everything you can about goldfish keeping… Continue reading 10 Easy Steps Goldfish Keeping
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Goldfish care is much more than sprinkling flakes in a bowl
Most people believe goldfish care is simple. They believe goldfish are cheap to keep also. Clean the bowl once a week, or whenever it looks dirty. Goldfish may be the most difficult to keep of the freshwater fish family. They require more more space over the years because they never stop growing. They need room to grow
Caring for Goldfish
Caring for goldfish is labor intense. Unlike other freshwater fish, they produce high levels of nitrates due to the amount of waste they produce. Their fish house needs more than a standard filter. They need pond pumps. Their houses must be open to fresh air so the water can breathe. They require heavily oxygenated water due this extreme amount of waste. Increased waste leads to increased levels of Co2. Carbon dioxide is a gas created from waste
Caring for goldfish
That being said, goldfish are the sociable of the freshwater fish; the most lovable. If you learn everything you can about them, you’ll have many years to enjoy their company. They live longer than dogs and cats if cared for properly
Goldfish Keeping
If you’re thinking of getting a goldfish, read and learn about them first. Make sure you’re prepared to sacrifice time, labor and money before you invest in a two dollar fish
Fish proof aquarium pond
Fish proof aquarium pond to keep them safe Fish proof aquarium pond to keep goldfish and Koi safe hazardous mechanics, sharp fake plants and decorations. Countless a fish will die after being injured by a filter or pump. Water is pulled into a pond pump and then pushed back out in a powerful jet stream… Continue reading Fish proof aquarium pond
Feeding Goldfish Koi
Feeding Goldfish Koi is fun for the entire family STEP 10 Buy the Books Feeding goldfish Koi is a little more complicated than sprinkling flakes on the water surface once or twice a day. We should be feeding our fish close to the same way and the same foods they would eat in their natural environment. In… Continue reading Feeding Goldfish Koi
Pond Pumps
Pond pumps belong in every goldfish and Koi house STEP 7 Buy the Books Pond pumps belong in every goldfish and Koi house. There are many fancy and expensive filtering systems available in all price ranges, some costing hundreds of dollars. Pet shop filters are designed for tropical fish; not goldfish. Standard filtering systems are located at the top… Continue reading Pond Pumps
Water Treatment
Water treatment for aquariums and ponds STEP 5 Buy the Books Water treatment is used to neutralize chlorine and chloramines. Cities add cleaning agents to prevent harmful bacteria growth, making water safe to drink, however, both chemicals are dangerous to fish and friendly bugs that create the nitrogen cycle Combined ammonia; referred to as chloramines; gives the agent staying power in… Continue reading Water Treatment
Freshwater Source
Freshwater Source should contain important minerals Step 4 BUY the Books Freshwater source should contain carbonate mineral, magnesium and calcium. Know your freshwater source, because it’s a matter of life and death. Tap water is recommended as a freshwater source for goldfish because it contains important minerals necessary to support good health. General hardness gives our… Continue reading Freshwater Source
Gravel Vacuum Substrate
GRAVEL vacuum substrate with every water change STEP 3 Buy the book Gravel vacuum substrate in your goldfish aquarium or pond. Goldfish spend most every waking moment in search of food. There’s nothing they love better than pecking through gravel and shoving stones around in hopes of finding an uneaten morsel. It’s sad to see a… Continue reading Gravel Vacuum Substrate
Goldfish Koi House
What kind of goldfish house is right for you and your fish? STEP 1 Buy the book Goldfish Koi House can be any container that’s clean, appropriately sized and strong enough to hold water. What size goldfish house do your fish need? Goldfish average 16 years living in a healthy environment, however, some live for… Continue reading Goldfish Koi House
10 Steps Goldfish Koi Keeping
Follow the 10 Steps Goldfish Koi Keeping Buy the Book 10 Steps Goldfish Koi Keeping offers methods that are founded on many years of experience that have been proven with outstanding results. The theory is simple, by recreating their ancestor’s natural environment, the cold and fast moving rivers of China, our goldfish can and will thrive in an aquarium… Continue reading 10 Steps Goldfish Koi Keeping
Test Water Parameters
Test water parameters to make sure your fish are safe STEP 9 Buy the Books Test water parameters if you want to know the real story about your fish water. Tests are difficult to read, requiring a little practice. Test strips are less expensive, however, and found to be accurate with comparable readings to the more preferred… Continue reading Test Water Parameters