Once or twice, I’ve noticed that my goldfish seemed to be choking, particularly when I gave it certain types of food. The unfortunate reality is that yes, goldfish can choke on their food, bread, gravel, and more. If the food is too large or if you aren’t feeding your goldfish the right types of food, …
Goldfish
Everyone knows goldfish, but not many people know how to care for these fish. That’s because goldfish are often sold as beginner fish that can live in bowls and don’t need much attention. This makes goldfish one of the most mistreated fish in the hobby, something which they absolutely don’t deserve.
At Aquarium Genius, it’s our mission to change that by providing the most helpful content possible. We want your goldfish to live a long, healthy life.
On this page, you’ll find elaborate answers to the most diverse questions regarding goldfish care. From their ideal diet to tank mates and goldfish anatomy: our guides cover it all.
Something that I quite recently noticed in my fish tank is that the snails seem to be disappearing, and I somewhat suspect the goldfish to be responsible. Goldfish may eat aquarium snails. Goldfish won’t always eat aquarium snails, but depending on the fish and the snails in question, it is possible. Some types of goldfish …
Goldfish are relatively hardy fish, but as I’ve found out over the years, unfortunately, there are some things that can kill them. Some of the most common causes of goldfish dying include poor water quality, overcrowding the tank, inadequate filtration, improper feeding, temperature fluctuations, incompatible tank mates, general stress, and all sorts of diseases. Keep …
Something that I was always worried about when keeping fish is whether or not a fish, particularly a goldfish, can live in tap water. It is possible for goldfish to live in tap water, as long as that water is properly treated. Tap water may contain chlorine, chloramine, heavy metals, and various other substances that …
I used to keep goldfish alone in their tanks until I realized that they could probably do some company. Over the years, I’ve come to the realization that goldfish don’t really want to be alone. Although goldfish most likely lack the emotional and mental capacity to be truly lonely like human beings, they may still …
I once noticed that my goldfish was gasping for air at the top of the tank, and immediately knew that I had to do something about it. Yes, there may be some circumstances where your goldfish needs an air pump to stay healthy. Whether or not your goldfish requires an air pump depends on a …
Something that I really can’t stand is when people think that it’s okay to keep a goldfish in a small and plain bowl without any kind of decorations, filtration, or anything in between. The reality is that a goldfish should not live in a bowl. Goldfish require more space, a proper tank setup, certain water …
While many people don’t pay attention to the temperature of their goldfish tanks, I’ve found that it’s actually one of the most important factors of all. Goldfish require a specific temperature. Goldfish can survive in a wide temperature range anywhere from 55 degrees to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the ideal temperature range is somewhere between …
Something I’ve often wondered when I feed my goldfish is whether or not they have teeth. While they may have teeth, it’s not quite what you might think, so let’s take a look. Goldfish do have teeth, although these are not regular teeth like us human beings have. Goldfish have a very different dental structure …
Some people might think that it’s easy to choose tank mates for goldfish, but this isn’t quite the case. Thanks to my experience however, I can tell you exactly which fish work best to keep with goldfish. Some of the best tank mates for goldfish include hoplo catfish, rosy barbs, platies, plecos, loaches, and more. …