Garden variety worms are simple enough to find since they live by the thousands in just about anyone’s yard. If you’re finding them while planting in your garden, you’ve probably wondered, ‘do goldfish eat worms like those?’ And if so, what other kinds of live foods can you offer them. Let’s take a look at …
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Considering they can live for several decades, buying a goldfish is a long-term commitment. But sometimes Life happens. You move to an apartment that does not allow pets. You have a job that’s taking you overseas. Or some other issues arise where your fish needs a new home. What to do with unwanted goldfish? Let’s …
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Since rice is found in most people’s pantries, it is tempting to offer if you run out of flakes. Or maybe you have some leftover rice that you don’t want to see go to waste. I remember asking myself these questions too… “Can fish eat rice?” And should it be cooked or uncooked rice? Let’s …
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I find that more and more first-time pond keepers are asking me an important question: Do frogs eat goldfish? You would think it’s more common for goldfish to eat frogs! But believe it or not, larger frogs eat just about anything they can catch. And if you aren’t aware of which species are a threat …
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Few things are as exciting as new fish day! Choosing a new goldfish is the first step in a relationship that can last decades with proper care. So let’s talk about how to choose a goldfish that you should bring home with you from the pet store! Choosing a Healthy Goldfish Always choose a goldfish …
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Feeding our fish is one of the highlights of the aquarium hobby! And cichlids, with their active dispositions and eager table manners, are worth offering the very best products to. These days it’s a crowded market full of excellent pellet, flake, crisp, and stick formulas to look at. And things get further complicated when we …
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While it’s normal for animals to eat less on occasion sometimes, you may see your betta fish not eating like normal ones. If this goes on for longer than a single meal, then it’s time to consider what the issue is. Sometimes it’s as simple as performing a water change or offering something new and …
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What is Seaweed and Why Do Saltwater Fish Eat it? First off, you might be surprised to learn that seaweed is not truly a plant in the sense of a tree or shrub. It is actually a kind of multicellular algae that forms giant branching structures! Unlike most species of terrestrial plants, seaweed is much …
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The day is coming to a close, and the sun is starting to set outside. But should you follow the sun’s example and turn off your fish tank lights? Or leave aquarium lights running for longer periods of time? One of the most common questions I get asked is, how long should I leave my …
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When watching a fish swim, you might be charmed by the grace many species display. While they have entire systems designed to propel them, it’s easy to recognize that their skeleton plays a major role in their movement. Fish seem so fluid and flexible that it begs the question do fish have backbones?! Vertebrates vs …
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