Frogs will only spawn in clean, freshwater with good oxygen levels. Whether it is an outdoor pond or not, there is a great likelihood that not all the tadpoles will survive. Many will be eaten as they will become prey for the fish species in the pond. It is just the way nature works. But, … Read more
Goldfish are omnivores, and they share a lot of foods with humans: especially plants and vegetables. But not all human foods are safe for goldfish. Knowing what human food goldfish can eat is a great way to improvise for when you run out of supplies for your goldfish. Read on to find out 11 human … Read more
Mealworms can seem like a very unusual item to feed aquarium fish. They are fairly large and very squirmy! Reptile and amphibian owners offer them to their pets. But would a goldfish or some other aquarium fish ever find mealworms interesting? Can goldfish eat mealworms? Can Goldfish Eat Mealworms? Many fish eat mealworms. Since they … Read more
No, angelfish cannot live with goldfish. Although angelfish and goldfish have similar characteristics, to the extent that they are both popular freshwater fish, there are marked differences in their characteristics and preferences that make them incompatible as tank mates in a community tank. This article discusses in detail the reasons angelfish cannot live with goldfish … Read more
More fish in the tank means more mess. A female goldfish lays an average of 100 eggs. If left unchecked, you could have a crowded tank with too many fish. You’ll have to keep the filter working overtime to filter the water. You’ll also have to do more media changes and filter cleaning frequently too. … Read more
Aquariums are always a lovely sight to behold, and one of the most popular fish for display is the goldfish. For goldfish optimized growth and fish health, fish tank size matters. So, the question is: what size tank for 2 goldfish? How Many Goldfish Can You Have Per Gallon Tank? Generally, from the gallon/inch rule of … Read more
When you spend time watching your goldfish navigate its aquarium, does it seem happy and engaged with the world? Or are you worried that it might have grown lonely over time? After all, your fish went from being in a tank full of its own kind to having a place all to itself. It is … Read more
Coming home to a floating, dead fish is one of the worst things that can happen to an aquarist. But finding your fish alive but twitching in the grip of a sudden seizure can be almost as bad. Seizures can come on in seemingly mysterious ways, and there isn’t much information out there on how … Read more
Goldfish are normally very long-lived fish. In fact, owning a goldfish is more like entering a long-term relationship. They normally live for several decades when well cared for. If your goldfish are dying quickly, it is a sign that something is wrong with either their environment or the fish itself. So, why do goldfish die … Read more
When studying animals, from people to snakes, teeth are some of the first things that we notice. Teeth tell us a lot about the habits of an animal. Does it have sharp teeth for grabbing other animals? Flat teeth to grind and chew up plants? Or a mixture of the two, as omnivores do? It’s … Read more
