Is it okay, releasing goldfish into the wild or are we doing our fish and our community an injustice? It’s been a hot topic of debate for some time, and like every discussion, there are two sides to the coin. Should we be releasing goldfish? A lot of people don’t realize that the tiny goldfish… Continue reading Releasing goldfish
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Goldfish Distress
Goldfish distress please help Goldfish distress need help. We inherited a goldfish from a friend who was moving out of state. The fish lived in a bowl which I immediately upgraded, however, the kids wanted to add two very small tropical fish (I think red fin?). Goldfish was very happy in 10 gallon tank and doing well… Continue reading Goldfish Distress
Difference between goldfish Koi
Do you know the difference between goldfish Koi? Do you know the difference between goldfish Koi. Both species descended from the rivers in China, although Koi were adopted by the Japanese, where they were first bred for their coloration and kept in ponds. We often see Koi sold at the pet shops. Sometimes they’re in… Continue reading Difference between goldfish Koi
10 Deadly Goldfish Myths
10 deadly goldfish myths that may surprise you 10 deadly goldfish myths that may surprise you. The very things you think are right to do for goldfish could be the very thing that kills them. Read below, and then follow up by reading the 10 Steps to Goldfish Koi Keeping. The goldfish you’re keeping in a… Continue reading 10 Deadly Goldfish Myths
Tips Keeping Goldfish Cool
Tips keeping goldfish cool in the summer Being coldblooded and cold water fish, goldfish have little tolerance for warm temperatures. Why do you need to read tips keeping goldfish cool, because goldfish use more oxygen in warmer water, making it all important to keep up with water changes and maintain a healthy pH balance. Because… Continue reading Tips Keeping Goldfish Cool
Easy Goldfish Cure
Easy goldfish cure for sick fish I’m sorry to tell you there’s no such thing. A lot of people come to our site asking for an easy goldfish cure. When we tell them that the water needs to be tested, buffered and exchanged, they go elsewhere for help. They want a magic potion to pour in the… Continue reading Easy Goldfish Cure
Stress Coat Water Treatment
Stress Coat water treatment is one of the most popular You’ll find Stress Coat water treatment on every shelf that sells fish products, and that’s because it’s the cheapest water treatment available. It converts chlorine and chloramines, while it offers the benefits of aloe Aloe does increase the slime coat, but only by coating the fish’s body… Continue reading Stress Coat Water Treatment
Goldfish Bottom aquarium floor
Goldfish on bottom of aquarium floor The past few weeks I have been having problems with my goldfish on bottom of aquarium. I have maintained my water parameters (kh=137, gh=322, ph=8.15, nitrates=5ish; no nitrate, chlorine, or ammonia) the water is Crystal clear and temp is about 71-72. There is no sign of fun damage and the… Continue reading Goldfish Bottom aquarium floor
Poisoning OUR Fish
Poisoning our fish without knowing Poisoning our fish without knowing? A new goldfish keeper or even an experienced one may be unaware of the dangers. Knowing what these dangers are; what’s in the water your fish swim in can prevent poisoning Ammonia poisoning It starts with ammonia poisoning; the first toxin to form in the nitrogen cycle.… Continue reading Poisoning OUR Fish
Pop Eye Goldfish
Pop eye goldfish more common than you think Pop eye goldfish is common due to lack of knowledge in the industry. If you’ve kept goldfish for very long, you may have experienced pop eye first hand. Pop eye is more common in goldfish than you might think. The condition is irreversible, and the vision is impaired… Continue reading Pop Eye Goldfish