When my daughter brought home two goldfish from a local fair a few years ago, I had absolutely no idea what to do with our new pets. I had never kept fish before, and I didn’t know much about goldfish other than they seemed to love living in bowls. So off to the local pet store I went, where on the advice of an employee, I purchased a 0.5-gallon (1.8 liter) plastic aquarium, … [Read more...] about The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Goldfish
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The Best Tank Mates for Goldfish
It’s not unusual for someone to get their start in the fish keeping hobby by purchasing a single goldfish, and it’s not long afterwards, that most people start considering getting a friend for their goldfish. And who wouldn't want to give a goldfish a companion? After all, they tend to look lonely in their fish tanks, and who could say no to those sad eyes? But the truth is, … [Read more...] about The Best Tank Mates for Goldfish
Choosing Live Plants for Goldfish Aquariums
I still remember purchasing my first goldfish as a young adult, and planning out the perfect tank for it. It was going to have a dense underwater forest of plants, and my tank would be the envy of every local fish keeper. I had never done anything aquarium related before, but I was going to jump in with both feet. So after setting up the tank and adding the fish, I returned … [Read more...] about Choosing Live Plants for Goldfish Aquariums
All About Goldfish – How to Care for a Goldfish Fish at Home
The goldfish (Carassius auratus auratus) is large freshwater fish that was originally native to China. Its ancient ancestor is believed to have been the Chinese Crucian carp, though recent research seems to indicate that they may actually be descended from Prussian carp. The goldfish is one of the oldest domesticated fish in the world, with only one fish that may have been … [Read more...] about All About Goldfish – How to Care for a Goldfish Fish at Home