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1. Goldfish - How to Buy the Best Goldfish
If you are a goldfish lover then you will naturally want to buy the best goldfish in the world. But how will you do that? When you go to a pet store to buy goldfish how will you know that which one is the best by just only looking at it? What breed do you plan to buy? In order to buy the best goldfish as your pet the first and foremost thing for you to do will be to decide which breed you need. Also do you want to keep the fish indoor or outdoor? All these will play an important role in your decision. Because, there are breeds which are suitable for indoor purposes and will not stay alive outside. Similarly, there are breeds which will grow well in outside ponds in place of a home based aquarium. How to know which fish is best suitable for which environment? If you are wonder about which fish is most suitable in which environment than the answer are lies in "how big does the breed grow?"So if you want to keep your fish in an outdoor pond then you should go for the ones which grow really big. For you the most suitable and also the most common fish will be Koi which can grow really big. Another breed suitable for outdoor is Comet which has tremendous ability to adopt to any circumstances. You can just call it ' survivor'. What to do if you are planning to keep your Goldfish indoors?Well, in that case you will have to take a wholly different approach. The whole thing will depend upon the type of fish that you plan to keep in your indoor fish tank. If you want something different and amazing you can go for a breed of fantail. It is one of the most extraordinary breed of goldfish with a tail resembling butterfly wings. Apart from that you can keep comets as well if you want a little bit of gold in your tank. However, it will not be wise to go for Koi which grows bigger and therefore not suitable for indoor tanks. One important aspect of buying your pet fish is that you must make sure that the fish that you are buying have not contacted any disease already. The best way to determine this is to carefully examine if the fish that you are planning to buy show any blood spots on its body? If it does then it is certain that it has contracted anchor worms which are a common parasite attacking goldfish. Another way to determine is to check the tail fins to see if any white spots are there or not. If it does then it means it has contracted Ichtyopthirius (Ick)
2. How to Set-Up Your New Aquarium
When you are planning to install an aquarium in your home the best and the simplest way will be to first buy a fifteen, twenty or if you want a bigger one, then a 29 gallon fish tank made of glass. Along with that particular air-driven gravel filter as well as a plastic tank top. You may also need a heater to maintain the perfect water temperature inside the tank. But if you want to be a little economical at the beginning you can go for an incandescent light instead of a fluorescent. In terms of fish tank accessories if you beginner it will be best for you to choose wood or plastic plants, stone or ceramic decorations which are available in almost any pet shop. When you go out to buy these things you will see that most of the shops have them (except decoration) and also offer you at a reasonable and discounted price. One important item related to your aquarium set up is the stand upon which the tank will remain. You must get a stand which is capable of bearing the weight of your fish tank. When you have got all the necessary things or setting up your aquarium the process of installing is quite simple. First decide the place where you want to place your aquarium. Place it in such a place where you can enjoy the fish in a relaxing manner. While finalizing the place be careful to see that you are placing it in a place where it will not get much direct sunlight which is essential for controlling algae. After that, put your tank on the stand and check to see if there is good contact between the fish tank and the stand. Then see what kind of filter you have. If it is an Under Gravel Filter (UGF), then you will have to place it now. It will go to the bottom of the tank. You need to place the lift tubes of the filter in their sockets. You can see the set up instructions written on the that container.Before putting inside the tank, you need to first rinse your filter thoroughly. Also see that lowest point of the gravel is near the front of the tank. However, if your filter is not UGF and it goes inside the fish tank, you can now make it ready and place it into the tank. Make sure that you wash everything with cool water before putting inside the tank. When this task is over, you can move on and add the heater as well as the water pump if you require. First decide a location inside the tank for your pump but remember that you need to place it above the water level. This is required because if you do not do this water can drain back out through the air tube when the power goes off resulting in the damage of the pump along with other things. However, if you find it difficult to place the air pump over the tank water level, you can get yourself some check-valves for the air line. You can also see the instructions which have come with your filter to check how to connect the air line with the air stones. But if your filter is not an UGF you must check to see whether that filter needs an air pump connected or not and also how to attach one. Again, if you are operating your filter with a power head, and not with an air pump, you must place remember to place that power head on top of the lift tube following the instructions on the package. Make SURE that your pumps and. You must do it by reading instructions in the box of your filter. Now that you are done with the set up of your aquarium you can now concentrate on decorating it. You need to place your decorations inside the tank at this point and check how they are looking. One thing that you must remember is that plastic and ceramic decorations will always entrap air and will float as you put water in the tank. So do not be surprised when it happens to you. Once you are done with putting your decorations inside the tank, you can w put the top of the fish tank. If you have bought a glass top or an integrated plastic top it is very simple. These are made in such a way that it is easy to cut the back side according to your need in order to make room for power cords, filters, heaters as well as air lines. Just do it with a pair of scissors or a knife Now you are in a position to add water to your new fish tank. You can directly pour water into it without treating it as you do not have any fish or plant at present. You can add any treatment when the tank is full. For pouring water you can use any bowel or any other thing from your kitchen. When your tank gets filled you should let it remain in that way for an hour or two so that your air stones are saturated. Turn your air pump as well as the water heater. It is always advisable to wait for one or two days before putting any fish inside because in the meantime the inside temperature will stabilize and you can also make sure that there are no leaks in your fish tank.
3. Amazing Secrets About Your Beloved Goldfish
Goldfish are very much loved and adored by pet lovers and they are natural choice as pets for many people. Although you may wonder about the advantages of owning a goldfish because as a pet they will not communicate with you directly or will not run or walk with me like a cat or a dog. But In reality the worth of a goldfish as a pet can only be understood someone who owns one. They are the source of continuous and great pleasure and you can draw great satisfaction by watching them swim the whole day. In one word they are just great to have. The vibrant golden color of your goldfish The first and foremost thing that attracts people towards goldfish is their golden hues. They are splendidly gorgeous with a touch of the exotic. But actually they are not simply golden. It's a combination of three types of color cells which are black, yellow and red. These are responsible for the great color effects of a goldfish. You can find different colors of goldfish, from red to golden, bronze, white as well as black and blue. Interestingly, goldfish are neither gold nor orange when they are born. They have a typical olive color which can be quite dark. But as they grow up they start to alter their color. Goldfish are obviously wild species and they have acquired their vibrant color over the ages. Along with that today's genetic and selective breeding you have goldfish with colors as varied and beautiful as from silver to gold, red to blue, as well as with a single tail or a fantail. But most importantly the color of a goldfish primarily depends on the environment in which it is bred as the amount of light that it gets is very crucial for its color. However, have you ever wondered when all these about goldfish began? When Goldfish did become so close and dear to mankind? The birth of the goldfish as a pet The history of goldfish as a pet begins with Ancient China. There goldfish specie of present day was bred from the gibel carp which were the characteristic of slow sea waters of south China. The first mention of a goldfish is found in the year 265-415 when the official records of the Chun dynasty states the gold hue of this fish. Since then several documents throughout the ages show that it was normal to raise goldfish in ponds in different Buddhist monasteries. But when did the goldfish became an indoor human pet? The Answer to this question also comes from ancient China. It is considered that during Ming Dynasty the first goldfish was supposed to have raised as pet fish. With the passage of time people, fascinated by the beauty of these fish, started to associate them with prosperity, good luck. The extent of goldfish's influence in China can be ascertained from the fact that it gave rise to specialized artwork through the works on silks, ceramics and carvings. From China goldfish reached Japan at first during the year 1603. The first trip to Europe happened between 1611- 1691. After two centuries this fish made its way to the United States of America in the year 1874. In the 19th century, with the demand for aquarium, the popularity of goldfish as a pet grew rapidly. Incidentally, the first public aquarium of the world was opened in London in 1853.
4. Everything That You Need to Know About Your Favorite Goldfish
Goldfish are very beautiful to look at because of their vibrant color. They are available in various colors. The primary colors of today's goldfish are: Bronze: The goldfish having this color are very pretty to look and they also require special breeding. Pink (albino): Pink or albino goldfish are also in great demand and they look very attractive. They also require selective breeding. Wild goldfish: These species of goldfish quite common and easily available ones. Regarding their colors it should be interesting to note that they very slowly altered their color with growth. They lose the black pigments which were there after birth and they gradually assume a more ornamental color The ornamental color types of goldfish can be mainly divided into two categories. They are: Metallic group: The goldfish belonging to this group are generally red, yellow, brown, orange and black, blue. In some instances a combination of many of these colors are also found. Adding to all these, metallic goldfish also possess scales that reflect because of the guanine layer which is there in their skin. It makes their color look like shiny, polished metal. Calico group: The goldfish which belong to this group have various types or designs in their skin but mostly of matt scales. This is so because they do not have the guanine layer present in their skin. They can also have nacreous scales if they have guanine layer partly present in the skin. The most common color associated with them is pink, blue as well as other colors like gray and violet. However the most perfect example of calico goldfish is considered to be the Shubunkin which has a color combination of red over blue. The look and form of your goldfish Goldfish is a popular and easily available pet. But that does not mean that it is an average looking fish species. It is one of the most stunning and beautifully decorated fish that you can lay your eyes on. They are not only available in different sizes but also in different enchanting colors. The most common kinds of goldfish present in and around you in terms of body type are: Single-tailed: Singled tailed goldfish, true to their name, have a single and short tail. The body of this kind of gold fish is very slender as well as very hardy. Some popular goldfish which are part of the single tailed group are Comets, Commons and the Shubunkins. Double-tailed: Goldfish in this type also has a slender body but with split tail fins. So they are called double-tailed goldfish. This category of goldfish includes the Jikins and the Wakins and they generally come in colors such an s while, red and orange. Dorsal fin goldfish with double tail: This is a very beautiful type of goldfish. These types of fish have an egg like body as well as long doubled or short tail fins. Moreover, they are hardy as well but are also considered to be more fancy type of goldfish. The most common types of this group of goldfish are the Pearlscales, the Orandas, the Fantails and the Ryukins, as well as the completely black Moors and the Telescopes. Double Tailed with No Dorsal Fin goldfish: They are a type of goldfish who also posses and egg liked body but they do not have the dorsal fins. In place of that they possess a flowing fin.
5. How to Determine the Gender of Your Beloved Goldfish?
The Gender of goldfish Are you puzzled regarding how to find out the gender of your goldfish? Are you thinking whether it is a girl or a boy before naming it? Moreover you may also want to determine the gender for the purpose of breeding them. So it is always good to determine the gender or you might name your darling goldfish as John and it turns out to be the mother goldfish. Just think how horrible that will be! So if you are looking for some effective clues which can help you in determining whether your goldfish is a boy or a girl, here they are: The First think for you to do is to notice the size. Generally female Goldfish are a bit larger in shape than their male counterparts. Also they look heavier especially in their abdomen region when they have eggs. Another helpful sign to determine the gender of your fish is to see whether they have tiny white spots on their gills and pectoral. Generally male goldfish have these spots which are called "breeding tubercles." Again, an important sign of male goldfish is that most of them have midline ridges basically in their undersides. These ridges start from the back of their fins and ends at their vent opening. However, this characteristic can be altogether absent or present in smaller number in female goldfish. Another thing to consider while determining their gender is to notice their abdomen. You will see that male goldfish have relatively firm abdomen. On the contrary, female ones have a more flexible abdominal region. Also you can determinate the genders by noticing their pectorals. The male ones have more pointed and longer pectorals. They also have a stiff fin ray. But female goldfish have rounded pectorals which are shorter and finer front fin rays. Another tip for you is to observe the goldfish in the time of spawning because at that time it is most convenient to distinguish the male from the females you will see that the female opening is larger to look at and also appears very inflamed because the eggs in the abdomen start to develop. The female will look bigger and also heavier. Moreover, as the fish reproduce with the help of external fertilization, you can easily realize when the boy fish is all set for the breeding. There is another easy way to know your boy goldfish and girl goldfish. But this process can be a time consuming one. You can simply observe which fish is chasing whom because it is the male which will be casing the female goldfish! So if you have enough time in your hand you can do it and it can be fun also to observe the goldfish play before your eyes.
6. Some Amazing Types of Goldfish
TGoldfish are one of the most loved aquarium fishes. They are a particular cultivated type of silver crucial (Carassius auratus). We first here about today's goldfish from ancient China and dates back to X-XII centuries. It was in China that goldfish were cultivated in ponds in various Buddhist monasteries. Generally a goldfish can be as long as 30 cm. But aquarium suitable goldfish are generally smaller in stature. They have an extended body with a sharp snout. The goldfish are famous for their vibrant colors. The backside of a goldfish is normally red, and its both sides are of golden color. The belly is of yellowish color. Regarding the fins they can be of varied colors like red, yellow or orange. Again you will find goldfish that are of light pink shade or even white or dark blue shades. Chinese and Japanese selectors have identified a number of types of goldfish. Some of these are: The Most Popular Types of Goldfish are: Bubble eye This is a very beautiful goldfish. As its name suggest it has big remarkable eyes which resembles bubbles filled with water. In fact their eyes or "bubbles" are almost to a quarter of their entire body. The eyes of this type of goldfish start to develop when they are 3 to 4 months old. But one thing which should be remembered is that these precious eyes are very vulnerable as well. They can be injured and fell fall down an s well. Then it will take 3 to 4 weeks time to restore them. So if you have these types of goldfish you will have to maintain them in a separate bowl or with some calm type of other fish so they their eyes are not injured. Crown pearlscale This is yet another beautiful goldfish type. It originated in China and took a long time before it was first allowed to be exported to other countries. It was in 1926 that this fish species of goldfish was exported to Japan. It has a some what rounded body structure. Both the scales are creamy-white. As a result it appears as if the fish is covered in pears as the name suggests. Comet It is the simplest and most available type of goldfish. It has a small body and has long tail fins which actually surpass the length of its body. In fact it is in demand because of this long tail fin. The color of this type of goldfish varies. The more costly ones have a combination of several colors which makes them really enchanting. Subunit Shubunkin is a very popular and much loved goldfish type. Most people want it because of its color which represents a combination of red, white, black yellow and even dark blue. This fish is very mobile and is comfortable with low water temperature. A few Essential tips regarding goldfish maintenance In order to keep your pet goldfish health and playful you must keep it in a large and spacious aquarium full of sands because the goldfish like digging inside sands. Because of this you must be careful in planting your aquarium plants well because the goldfish may uproot them. So go for deep rooted plants. You must also install a good filter inside the aquarium to pump up dirt. The idea water temperature inside the fish tank should be from 15 degrees to maximum 25 degrees Celsius for your longer body goldfish. For the short ones it should be between 22 degrees to 28 degrees Celsius. Another important thing is to choose other members of your fish tanks carefully. They should be calm and good tempered. Also you must regularly supply salads and nettle. Otherwise the goldfish will try to eat the aquarium plants.
7. How to Find the Right Goldfish For You
Goldfish are well loved throughout the world and you will find them in the aquarium of most people. They are of moderate breed and are found in cool of Asia and some parts of Eastern Europe. But the goldfish that you will be buying for your fish tank are bred in captivity. As soon as you have finalized that goldfish is your right kind of pet, you will have to search for and get the right type of goldfish. For this you should take your time and should not do anything in a hurry. So do not go out and buy the goldfish that you see in the first pet store on your way. Moreover, you will also have to decide how many fish you want. If you are thinking one getting only one then please reconsider your decision because your single fish may feel lonely and boring. So when you are buying your fish you must consider these things: Select the Best pet shop For selecting the best pet story you can ask your friends and relatives for suggestions. They may be able to tell you the whereabouts of the most reputed goldfish dealers in your city or town. When you have found about goldfish dealers go to there shop and carefully examine the tanks. See if the tanks are over crowed or not. Also see if all kinds of fish living in one tank or the shop owner have taken care to keep them separately. Also see if there are any dead floating fish in any tank because it can spread infection. Talk to Your Goldfish Dealer Before buying your goldfish you must talk to your dealer and questions him about certain things. For example if he says that the fish are imported then ask him from which country they have come and also when. Also questions the dealer about the quarantine process of the fish. Moreover do not forget to ask the dealer if he or she has used salt in the water. Carefully watch how the fish swims This is one of the best ways to know if the fish are healthy or not. A healthy goldfish will be very active and will swim with ease. From all the fish in the dealer's tank select those which are the most active and which do not tremble to one or which do not swim but only sits in a corner. When you are purchasing goldfish, you will have to take them to your home in a plastic bag full of water. But while doing so you should be careful about a few things. First of all see whether the fish dealer has left adequate space on top of the bag for oxygen. Moreover check if there is enough water inside the bag. Furthermore, if your dealer wants to add any medicine in the water do not allow him or her to do so.
8. Goldfish - How to Buy the Best Goldfish
If you are a goldfish lover then you will naturally want to buy the best goldfish in the world. But how will you do that? When you go to a pet store to buy goldfish how will you know that which one is the best by just only looking at it? What breed do you plan to buy? In order to buy the best goldfish as your pet the first and foremost thing for you to do will be to decide which breed you need. Also do you want to keep the fish indoor or outdoor? All these will play an important role in your decision. Because, there are breeds which are suitable for indoor purposes and will not stay alive outside. Similarly, there are breeds which will grow well in outside ponds in place of a home based aquarium. How to know which fish is best suitable for which environment? If you are wonder about which fish is most suitable in which environment than the answer are lies in "how big does the breed grow?"So if you want to keep your fish in an outdoor pond then you should go for the ones which grow really big. For you the most suitable and also the most common fish will be Koi which can grow really big. Another breed suitable for outdoor is Comet which has tremendous ability to adopt to any circumstances. You can just call it ' survivor'. What to do if you are planning to keep your Goldfish indoors? Well, in that case you will have to take a wholly different approach. The whole thing will depend upon the type of fish that you plan to keep in your indoor fish tank. If you want something different and amazing you can go for a breed of fantail. It is one of the most extraordinary breed of goldfish with a tail resembling butterfly wings. Apart from that you can keep comets as well if you want a little bit of gold in your tank. However, it will not be wise to go for Koi which grows bigger and therefore not suitable for indoor tanks. One important aspect of buying your pet fish is that you must make sure that the fish that you are buying have not contacted any disease already. The best way to determine this is to carefully examine if the fish that you are planning to buy show any blood spots on its body? If it does then it is certain that it has contracted anchor worms which are a common parasite attacking goldfish. Another way to determine is to check the tail fins to see if any white spots are there or not. If it does then it means it has contracted Ichtyopthirius (Ick)
9. Learn Everything About Goldfish Care
How to maintain goldfish properly? On many occasions accidents take place with aquarium fish which h end in tragedy. The majority of such accidents take place due to the ignorance on the part of the owner who fails to take adequate care of their goldfish. When you decide that you want to keep goldfish at your home you must ensure that you know everything about goldfish care. Although goldfish are quite easy to take and require not much labor, yet they are also delicate creatures and you must be careful in handling them. You may take advice from your nearest pet store regarding how to take care of goldfish. Apart from that you can find useful resources regarding goldfish care on-line as well. Goldfish live better in a bigger aquarium as they prefer a little space for swimming and playing. Moreover an aquarium is much larger in size compared to a fish bowl or container which is essential. Goldfish need a lot of oxygen so a bigger place is always helpful in keeping them healthy. Carefully decide how many goldfish you want to keep in a fish tank. Depending on that decide the size of the tank. If you are unable to decide then you can take the advice of the pet store assistant who will be able to suggest you the proper size for you. Also do some research on the different varieties of goldfish and decide which ones should be ideal for you. Also learn how to maintain the aqua plants and other fish in the aquarium. Majority of fish and especially goldfish require high quality water. Tap water is good but it can create pollutants. So it is better to ask your local pet store service before you use tap water. Moreover, they also will have local knowledge about the water conditions and will be in a better position to offer suggestions to you. Before adding water to the tank, your tap water must run for five minutes in order to make sure that there are no chemicals or dirt there. In fact you can keep the water over night to rid it of more chemicals as it may contains chlorine, copper and other harmful metals. It is easy to maintain room temperature with the help of humidifiers, or dehumidifiers which you can keep near your tank. You must keep the goldfish water clean and clear of any harmful chemicals always at all times. So a filter is essential for goldfish aquarium. Learn about different types of filters available and buy the most suitable one.
10. How to Maintain a Goldfish Aquarium - 25 Easy Tips
A beautiful aquarium can increase the beauty of any home. If you have goldfish in them then its beauty will be doubled because goldfish are very beautiful and lovable aquarium fish. But to keep your fish healthy you must maintain your aquarium properly. These are the 25 very easy goldfish aquarium maintenance tips. If you can follow them you will see that your goldfish live happily for a long time: 1. Generally a goldfish may live from 5 to 10 years. But this mainly depends upon how you maintain your fish tank. 2. Always purchase your goldfish after you are complete with your aquarium set up process 3. Provide your fish with adequate food so that it remains healthy. 4. Ensure that your tank water is always clean and fresh. 5. Make sure that your tank is perfectly ready before you add fish to it. 6. During the preparation of your fish tank you must check the gravel that you are about to add, if it is clean enough. 7. You must keep the layer of the gravel very thin because the goldfish can sometimes be quite messy. 8. After this you can add tank plants and ornaments. 9. Before you add water to your newly prepared tank you must ensure that everything that you have added is perfectly clean and bacteria free. 10. Choose a fish tank with enough space because goldfish thrive better when they have enough space to swim and play. 11. Moreover, create a few hiding places for your goldfish inside the tank. 12. You can now add water to your fish tank. 13. You must place a de-chlorinator in the aquarium because chlorine contained in your tap water is dangerous for the goldfish. 14. As the fish tank is ready you can turn on the filter now. 15. You also need heather. The perfect temperatures for goldfish are 68 to 80 degrees F. But you must ensure that there are no rapid changes in the temperature because they goldfish may not bear that. 16. If you want you can keep the filter on in the tank for one or two days before you plan to a d fish into that water. 17. It is time now for you to add fish into your tank. But you must not add too many fish at one time. Do it with ease and time. 18. As your fish tank water grows old it gives birth to a lot of helpful bacteria as well which helps to keep the fish healthy. So it is always good to go with one or two fish at first. 19. One thing you must remember is that the nitrogen cycle of your tank will not initiate if do not add fish to it. So there is no point in running filter into the empty tank for many days. 20. Regarding water change for a new tank you can change 25% of tank water every week. You must do it a few weeks in the beginning. 21. Goldfish food is available in almost all the pet stores. When you buy your first goldfish do not forget to buy some food for it an s well at that time. You must feed the fish will small amounts for first few days. 22. The food residue will sink and settles down at the bottom of the water and may rot. But this rotten food may give birth to malicious bacteria and dangerously toxic chemicals which can even kill your fish. So always stay away from giving too much food to your fish. 23. Generally the nitrogen cycle inside that fish tank stops all the chemicals being generated. Moreover, this nitrogen cycle also generates foam which may make the water look cloudy for some time. You should not feel worried about it an s it is a perfectly natural process. Moreover, it is a proof that your tank atmosphere is healthy. 24. Always add new fish to the tank when the water inside is crystal clear. 25. Goldfish require a lot of space for healthy growth. They need enough space inside the tank for swimming and playing. So do not overcrowd your tank with too many fish. By following these 25 important guidelines you can ensure fast and health growth of your goldfish.
11. Effective Tips For Goldfish Breeding
Breeding goldfish is an excellent and pleasurable hobby. However, you should not take it too lightly an s goldfish are delicate fish and for successful breeding you must have money and should show commitment and patience. The first think that you will need is a large fish tank. Your parent goldfish will require much space and as they may lay out 10,000 eggs at a time, so for successful breeding space is essential. Another important aspect of goldfish breeding is selecting the right variety of goldfish that you want to breed. If you are a beginner it will be good for you to start with small and less complicated ones to start with. Some of these are the lion-head, oranda and pearscale as they are easy to handle. Once you are done with selecting the breed chooses a male and female pair. When you select the parent fish pair always selects after carefully examine the color, body shape and the behavior of the fish. If your primary object is breeding it is handy to buy two male goldfish for one female fish. Moreover, a fish which is younger because you will get more fertile eggs from younger fish and that too in proper form. When you commence the breeding process, carefully examine whether your fishes are all set to mate with each other or not. If you notice the male ones chasing the female one then it is a sure sign that they are ready to mate. Moreover, you will see that the color of the fish changes and assume a brighter color. This is done in order to attract the mate. Generally, the pawning of eggs begin during the early part of morning or late at night After an hour or so the male goldfish spray its milts. However, you must be careful enough not to change water at this stage so that female goldfish can fertilize. In a few days you will notice the male fish aggressively push the female one around the tank and at this time she will release her eggs and the eggs will spread out and stick on the aqua plants. You must monitor the eggs careful as they grow and change. As you notice that they eggs have been hatched, you may start your work. As the parent goldfish tend to eat their eggs so it is essential to separate the parent fish from the fry. You can transfer them to a new tank or bowl. Regarding the food of the fry you will have to use the tiny particles of food. For example, frozen shrimps, flakes, hard-boiled egg yolks etc are good. You must feed them three to four times daily for a few weeks. If you know which are the proper supplements to fry then the babies will grow very fast and healthy.
12. Know the Process of Breeding Goldfish Successfully
Breeding goldfish can be a complicated work if you are not well aware of a few important tips. It is seen that breeding the common types also quite difficult, let alone the exotic ones. First important aspect of successful goldfish breeding is adequate space. A 20-gallon tank is required for the parent goldfish. Again, a female goldfish can lay as much as 10,000 eggs at a time. So it is always good to choose a bigger tank with enough space for successful breeding. The second thing is that you need to adjust the water temperatures continuously in order to stimulate altering seasons while breeding as well as in pre-spawning and spawning periods. You may know about the right temperatures in the fish breeding guides available. Quality of Breeds You will obviously want good quality of breeding. However, the quality of the babies will depend on the parent goldfish. So it is important for you to select fish which have good fins, good body size, good color and shape. While selecting your parent goldfish go for young fish aged two to four years of age. Mating Parents It is easy to know when your goldfish are ready for spawning because their colors will intensify at the time. The\y will start to formulate groups and you will see that some male fish may single out a female one and chase her energetically through the fish tank water. During mating the male one will push the female one and they both rotate from one side to another. Accordingly the female releases her eggs for fertilization, the eggs glue to fish tank plants or to the sponge filters until they hatch. It should be remembered that the spawning period can last as long as a few days. Again the goldfish lack parenting instincts so you must be careful enough to take out the adults from your fish tank. If you do not do this the eggs may get devoured. Egg Growth Goldfish eggs look like small transparent bubbles. The color of the fertile eggs is like pale yellow, whereas the color of infertile eggs is of opaque white. You must remove the infertile eggs as soon as possible because they can be covered by fungus in a single day. In fertilized eggs you can notice pigmented eyes as well as tiny spots and a beating heart which forms in two to three days after fertilization. In around ten days the little ones will be free to have food. Their skin coloring starts to appear after one month's time. How to care for the fry You must feed your fry with health diet at least four to six times in a day. This should go on for a few weeks. Apart from that you can offer an alternative food containing hard-boiled egg yolk mixed with water. This is a great first food for the fry. You must remember that the fry are very delicate and therefore you should not initiate any sudden change in their water conditions.
13. How Can You Create the Best Home For Your Goldfish?
It is natural for you to wanting to provide the best home for your beloved goldfish. Whenever you want to keep goldfish at home or office you must remember that you need to prepare the set up before buying the fish. First decide the number of fish you want to keep and accordingly also decide the size of the aquarium. Goldfish like to live in a bigger fish tank as they need space to play. Then decide where you want to place your fish tank. This is very important for a lot of practical reasons apart from the interior decoration angle: Is there enough space around the aquarium? Always see that there is enough space around your fish tank. You will need space as you will have to move the tank during cleaning. Moreover, do not place it against a wall as you will have to regularly check its backside for filtration. Again, never put the aquarium on a shelf because you also need to check its top in order to change water as well as for lighting. Moreover, you must ensure that your fish tank is well ventilated in order to prevent it from becoming over heated or damp. Do you have electrical sockets nearby? You need electrical outputs near your fish tank for the purpose of running the tank filter and the air pump. Moreover ensure that there are no loose electrical cords hanging around it. The electrical wires should be hidden and only the electrical switches should be visible. Again, you should keep in mind that it is dangerous to place your ac aquarium near heat or AC vents. Is your aquarium obstructing your way? You will never want to place your fish tank next to a doorway or any such place which has a lot of activity like walking passages, doors etc. This is because all these activities can create unnatural vibrations in the water levels and this will ultimately put stress on the goldfish. Goldfish are actually very placid creatures and require peace and calm atmosphere. Moreover, you must remember to keep away your fish tank from direct sun light. So it is not advisable for you to place your aquarium near a window. Is your fish tank placed in a place where you can change water easily? You will have to change your fish tank water once a month. So always ensure that you are placing your aquarium in such a place where it will not be difficult to change water when required. Your tank might prove to be too big for you to carry it to the kitchen and all this may end up in creating a lot of mess. So Place it in a place where sink is there nearby. Can the stand in which you are planning your aquarium take up its weight? A fish tank is generally a quite heavy thing when filled with water. So you should ensure that it is placed in such a stand or piece of furniture which is capable of bearing its weight. Otherwise disaster may follow. So it is always good to buy an aquarium stand appropriate for its size.
14. Goldfish Care As Well As Proper Aquarium Maintenance
Proper aquarium maintenance is very crucial in goldfish care. Goldfish are relatively easy to care for and if you maintain your fish tank properly you will see that keeping goldfish health is quite an easy task. If you feel like you can always hire an aquarium maintenance service which may come to your office or home and take care of your fish. However, it is an always great to take care of your beloved fish yourself. It will give you a lot of satisfaction and pleasure and can be a rewarding experience. Important steps in goldfish care Very important equipment in your fish tank is its filtration system. You can choose from a wide range of filtration system available in the. However, the most common one resembles a box which fits over one side of the aquarium. The tank water will circulates through this filtration system and it generally uses charcoal. Again, another variety of filtration system can be biological filter. This type of filter can be used in along with a charcoal filtration as well. One advantage of this filter is that it allows good bacteria to grow inside the tank. The number of fish you have inside your aquarium is also of extreme importance. This is because it can influence the quality of water. If you have too many fish in a relatively smaller tank the water will tend to deteriorate very fast. So always maintain correct fish population inside the tank. Next you must be careful not to over-feed your goldfish. You must feed that much only which your fish can eat up within a few minutes. Because uneaten food can rot and give birth to bacteria. Change water partially water It is always essential to change your tank water partially in every week. In fact it is central to your goldfish's care. Changing a portion of fish tank water every week will help you to keep the level of alga down and also to maintain a proper environment inside the tank. Moreover, you can siphon around 20 percent of the water in every few days. If your tap water has chlorine in it you must add a chlorine neutralizer before pouring it into the tank. Observe the behavior of your fish daily It is always handy to observe the behavior of your goldfish regularly. By doing this you can ensure that everything is fine inside the tank. Always check your filter and see if kit is running properly or not. If you have experience a power cut make sure that the air pump is running well. Furthermore, if you see any behavioral change in your fish you must know that there should be a cause behind it. You must take a proactive step to determine the cause of this change or else it may hamper your fish in the future.
15. How to Prevent Ick Problem Affecting Your Goldfish
If you have provided proper care for your goldfish and have carefully maintained the water quality of your fish tank, then, Ick attacking your goldfish is not at all your fault. It simply happens. Here you will clearly learn what this Ick is and how to encounter this problem. The other names of goldfish Ick are goldfish ich, ichthyophthiriasis, or white spot. Ich is protozoan parasite which attacks goldfish. Moreover, this parasite can affect every freshwater fish. It not only causes problems to goldfish, but also to discus fish, betta fish in fact any variety of tropical aquarium collection. This kind of parasites is generally always there in aquariums, fish ponds, or fish tanks. However, poor aquarium maintenance, dirty water, stress, and even a weakened immune system can enhance the possibility that your goldfish fall a victim to this parasite. Symptoms of Ick - Ick symptoms include fast breathing, anorexia, tendency to hide abnormally, frequent resting on the tank bottom, red flashes, rubbing against various tank objects Signs of Ick - Fish skin and fin may show tiny white spots. - Generally fins remain folded. - Eyes of your goldfish may become cloudy - Gill infection may lead to abnormally fast and rapid breathing. Ick is a painful disease and can cause a lot of irritation to goldfish. Moreover, if proper treatment is not administered at the right time it can kill your goldfish as well. But one good thing is that as this is a very common disease associated with goldfish there are a lot of treatment and remedies available at various pet shops. If your fish show symptoms of Ick they can very easily be treated in your very fish tank. You just need to go to a pet store and get common chemicals like formalin, malachite green and others and they will prove very effective Ion controlling the disease. Another helpful measure against the disease is to add quite a lot of salt to the tank water to make it toxic enough to the Ick parasite. But if your tank has other tropical fish apart from goldfish then you should not add much salt as some of those fish may not feel comfortable in toxic water. Apart from these you can also consider increasing the temperature of fish tank to a particular level which the Ick parasite will not be able to handle.
16. Goldfish Diseases - Important Symptoms to Be Careful of in Your Fish
IGoldfish are very prone to deadly diseases and there are a number of ailments which can end the life of your beloved pet goldfish. However, if you are careful in pet care and maintenance and provide clean water and environment for your fish, the onslaught of these diseases can be controlled to a great extent. In fact Goldfish have the potential to live a comparatively long life, from 5 years to 10 years if they are well taken off. But most people lack the basic knowledge regarding goldfish care and maintenance. Therefore they find that their goldfish die within a few months because of some disease or the other. But how will you know when a fish is ill? The best method in this regard is to monitor the goldfish in your aquarium every day. Moreover, this will also offer you the opportunity to enjoy your fish. If you notice anything unusual in the regular behavior of your fish, you must know that this might be an indication of any disease. So, you will have to do a closer examination of the concerned goldfish before you can rule out the possibility of nay fatal disease. One good thing that you must know is that most goldfish related diseases can be successfully cured if treated at the right time. So you must keep an eye on your dear goldfish on regular basis. One very common and deadly disease associated with goldfish is Ichtyopthirius which is generally known as Ich. This disease appears in the form of tiny little white spots in the skin and fin of the goldfish. If you do not offer treatment in the initial stages, this disease can turn deadly. Ich is actually parasite which feeds on the body of the fish. These parasites multiply very quickly and can infect all the fish in your aquarium. This is why you must take adequate steps as soon as possible before the disease ruins your entire fish tank. Moreover, it is crucial that whenever you buy a new fish for your aquarium you need to inspect it carefully in order to ensure that it does not carry Ich with it to your fish tank. Another common goldfish disease is fin rot. This disease is a bacterial infection and generally takes place in a particular injured portion of a fin. So if you have fish in your aquarium which bite your goldfish's fin you must be extra careful in watching out for this disease. Carefully monitor the fins of your goldfish on a regular basis to notice any sigh of fin rot. If left untreated fin rot can kill your goldfish very quickly. There are some goldfish who naturally posses big bulging eyes. However, there is a goldfish disease which is known as Popeye. It can happen to goldfish as well as to other species of fish in your aquarium. If you happen to see that the eyes of your fishes are sticking out a little bit more than what is normal then it is good for you to put that fish in a separate hospital tank and do not allow other fish to come in its contact until it is cured.
17. All About the Most Dreaded Goldfish Diseases
Goldfish are dear to a lot of people and people really want to know a lot about them. The most crucial thing to know about your goldfish is that they are very prone to deadly disease. A lot of people wonder why their fish die with one or two weeks or sometimes with a day or two. The answer is that perhaps their fish succumb to some deadly infection. It also means that you are not doing enough to protect your goldfish from those diseases. So which are the most dangerous goldfish disease and how to prevent them from attacking your dear goldfish? First learn which the two most common yet very dangerous goldfish are and also how to treat your fish if one of these diseases attacks your fish. But most importantly, you must learn how to protect your fish from these two diseases. Deadly Goldfish Disease Number One - Ichtyopthirius It is more commonly called Ick and is the most common as well as feared goldfish disease. It is a potentially fatal disease. Ick is a parasite that and it remains attached to the body of goldfish. Causes of Ick: This disease occurs due to undue stress upon the goldfish as a result of bad water conditions like fluctuations in the water temperature and a poorly maintained fish tank. Symptoms of Ick: If your goldfish has Ick you can notice small white spots in their skin which actually resembles salt grain. What happens: This is a parasite which is attached to the body of the goldfish when the fish is really tired due to bad weather inside the tank. It feeds of the body of the fish. The condition of the fish worsen as Ick starts to lay eggs and reproduce at a very fast pace. Treatment for Ick: If your goldfish is suffering from Ick, you must treat him or her with a specially made anti-parasite fish medication. Moreover, it is better to increase water temperature in order to make medication more effective. It is always better to consult and expert How to prevent this goldfish disease: Ick can be prevented from attacking your goldfish by properly maintaining your tank condition. Keep it clean and fresh. Change water weekly and clean the filter as well regularly. Fin Rot Another deadly disease attacking the goldfish is fin rot. In this disease you will notice that pieces of your goldfish's fin are rotting away gradually with passing time. Causes of Fin Rot: Fin rot is also bacterial infection. It takes place because of poor and unhygienic water conditions. It generally attacks a fish that is already suffering from any other disease like injury caused by another fish. As they are already week this bacterial infection takes over the fish. Symptom of Fin Rot: Fin rot is very easy to detect. You will notice frayed or rotting, as well as pale pink looking edged. Moreover, there will be blood streaks on the fin tissue. What happens: When the stressed out goldfish gets infected by rot fin bacterial infection the fish's fins start to rot away. Treatment for Rot Fin: In case of rot fin you must treat you will need to treat your Goldfish with anti-bacteria treatment meant for the disease in order to prevent further rotting of the fin. Also you can add salt to the tank water How to prevent Rot Fin: It is easy to prevent fin rotting by keeping your water quality high. You should maintain it properly and change water regularly. You must isolate those fish in the tank which bites other goldfish.
18. Follow These Tips If You Want to Keep Your Goldfish Outdoors
If you are interested in keeping your beloved goldfish outdoor you need to know a few things regarding how to clean your outdoor environment before you do it. If you are thinking of keeping your goldfish then your decision is a wise one and most of the goldfish types do well living outdoors and they have good ability to grow large. So a pond can be a very good option for them. But it does not mean that as you are keeping the goldfish outside so you can forget about them an s they will be able to take care of themselves. In fact you will have to feed them and look after them in the same way as you need to do for aquarium fish. The follow are a few things that you need to do: Ensure A Healthy Outdoor Environment - First of all see that your outdoor environment is healthy and clean enough. You need to check on weekly basis the pH of pond water along with ammonia and nitrite levels. - You will also need to change the water of your pond just like you need to change water of your fish tank. It is essential to do a partial water change of your pond every month to keep your goldfish healthy. You can remove 20 to 25 percent of pond water every month so that the fish get regular fresh water supply. It is good to take the help of a water siphon for putting the residue on the bottom of the pond. This will ensure that bacteria do not grow inside the pond. - Another important thing is to ensure that there are a lot of freshwater plants inside the pond which will help your goldfish in hiding from birds or from the sun which can harm your beloved goldfish's exterior. Moreover, plants work as natural filters, and help in removing dangerous bacteria. Goldfish generally prefer cannas, water lettuce, nymphaeas, sedges, and water lilies in the pond. - When you have your goldfish outdoor be careful not to overfeed them which can damage their health. Moreover, if your pond has plenty of plants, there is no need to feed your fish. - Another important task for you is to see that the water temperature in the pond does not cross 75 degrees F which can be damaging for the goldfish. Is It Possible to Keep Other Fish in the pond with goldfish? If you are planning to keep other fish with your goldfish in pond Koi can be a good choice for you. But you must remember that the requirements of Koi are very different from that of goldfish. Koi generally eats a lot more than most types of goldfish. So you will have to ensure that your pond has plenty of ponds. Moreover, your Koi will need a quite deep pond compare to your goldfish.
19. Goldfish Food - Everything That You Want to Know About Goldfish Feeding
In order to keep your goldfish health and happy you must feed them correctly. In fact incorrect feeding may lead to illness and even death of your beloved fish. One of the foremost reasons for the premature death of goldfish is wrong feeding. It is very crucial for you to know about the feeding requirements of goldfish. Consumption It is a well known fact that goldfish will eat everything that you give them within three minutes. They do not differentiate between what is needed and what is not. So it is essential that you are careful enough not to offer any food that is not meant for fish in the fish tank or bowl. In fact a very common accident associated with goldfish death is that when you accidentally drop something not meant for goldfish in to their water and they eat that and die. So be careful when you are dropping fish food inside the tank. This is very dangerous as everyone is aware of how prone goldfish are too dangerous ailments. Malicious bacteria upon entering the water can kill all your goldfish. So whenever you are dealing with any aspect of fish tank and especially when you are feeding your fish you must make sure that you have thoroughly washed your hands. It will stop any harmful bacteria from passing over to the aquarium. Flakes Flakes are very popular and common food of goldfish. There are a number of reasons behind it. First of all flakes contain the exact level of nutrient that your fish requires daily. Moreover flakes are very easy to eat. Another advantage of flakes is that they stay surfaced for a long time so that your fish can eat fully. A lot of other fish food sinks very soon. However, a negative aspect of flakes is that many times people tend to over-feed their fish with flakes. Goldfish do not need much food. So finger full will be enough for your goldfish and remember not to over-feed them. Pellets Pellets are another very popular and common fish food that you can give to your goldfish. They also have the required quantity of nutrition that the fish need in a day. But there is a difficulty with pellets is that they tend to sink very soon and your fish may not get chance to fully eat them. The uneaten pellets may rot with time and may give rise to bacteria at times. This implies that if you use pellets your tank will become dirtier than when you feed flakes. So you will have to change your tank water more often. But in spite of that it is also very easy to make out how much fish food your goldfish may need. Usually, s small finger-full is enough daily.
20. Know the Process of Breeding Goldfish Successfully
Breeding goldfish can be a complicated work if you are not well aware of a few important tips. It is seen that breeding the common types also quite difficult, let alone the exotic ones. First important aspect of successful goldfish breeding is adequate space. A 20-gallon tank is required for the parent goldfish. Again, a female goldfish can lay as much as 10,000 eggs at a time. So it is always good to choose a bigger tank with enough space for successful breeding. The second thing is that you need to adjust the water temperatures continuously in order to stimulate altering seasons while breeding as well as in pre-spawning and spawning periods. You may know about the right temperatures in the fish breeding guides available. Quality of Breeds You will obviously want good quality of breeding. However, the quality of the babies will depend on the parent goldfish. So it is important for you to select fish which have good fins, good body size, good color and shape. While selecting your parent goldfish go for young fish aged two to four years of age. Mating Parents It is easy to know when your goldfish are ready for spawning because their colors will intensify at the time. The\y will start to formulate groups and you will see that some male fish may single out a female one and chase her energetically through the fish tank water. During mating the male one will push the female one and they both rotate from one side to another. Accordingly the female releases her eggs for fertilization, the eggs glue to fish tank plants or to the sponge filters until they hatch. It should be remembered that the spawning period can last as long as a few days. Again the goldfish lack parenting instincts so you must be careful enough to take out the adults from your fish tank. If you do not do this the eggs may get devoured. Egg Growth Goldfish eggs look like small transparent bubbles. The color of the fertile eggs is like pale yellow, whereas the color of infertile eggs is of opaque white. You must remove the infertile eggs as soon as possible because they can be covered by fungus in a single day. In fertilized eggs you can notice pigmented eyes as well as tiny spots and a beating heart which forms in two to three days after fertilization. In around ten days the little ones will be free to have food. Their skin coloring starts to appear after one month's time. How to care for the fry You must feed your fry with health diet at least four to six times in a day. This should go on for a few weeks. Apart from that you can offer an alternative food containing hard-boiled egg yolk mixed with water. This is a great first food for the fry. You must remember that the fry are very delicate and therefore you should not initiate any sudden change in their water conditions.
21. Ways to Prevent Goldfish Disease
If you are a lover of goldfish and have them at your home you must ensure that they are well taken care of. They are quite delicate and can die easily if you do not look after them in a proper manner. The first thing to do will be to provide these splendid creatures with clean and hygienic environment. It is a fact that a lot of people are unaware of the necessary precautions that they must take to keep these fish healthy. As a result they die prematurely of disease. Here you will find a few simple yet effective and essential precautions that you need to take to guarantee bacteria free fish tank. Carefully clean your fish tank It is essential to keep your fish bowl clean and bacteria free. Most people are lazy when it comes to cleaning their fish tanks. In order to make your fish tank water bacteria free you need to change the water and clean it once a week. It may sound like a heavy task to clean the aquarium every week but believe me, it is essential in maintaining your goldfish's health. Another essential precaution to be taken while cleaning your fish tank is to wash your hands well before cleaning your tank. This will ensure that you are not transmitting any bacteria to the fish tank from your hands while cleaning. Human hands can carry a lot of dangerous bacteria and if your goldfish comes in touch of them it will surely die. Clean your filter with care It is crucial for the health of your fish that you regularly clean your water filter inside the fish tank. Go and have a look at your filter and see how clean it looks. In fact it may contain unsightly fungus as well which can spread disease inside the tank. So you must clean and rinse the tank filter regularly whenever you change the water of the tank. In most cases it is see that unclean filters can aid in the development of harmful bacteria which may lead to a disease like Ick, which is a very common disease associated with goldfish. Buy a water siphon A water siphons can be of great help in maintaining cleanliness inside the fish tank. It is for the purpose of cleaning the gravel in a tank. These water siphons suck all harmful particles which gather with time. They should be used twice in a week. In fact if you have a water siphon you will not have to change the whole tank water then also its better to change at least 25 % of tank water every week for maintaining the optimum living condition inside your precious fish tank. So you can see that maintaining clean and bacteria free environment is the best goldfish care. Follow the above mentioned suggestions and you will see how healthy your goldfish become.
22. Do Not Murder Your Goldfish Once Again
Goldfish are very much loved as pets and especially children are very fond of these. Goldfish look splendid and are quite easy to look after. But although it is easy to care for them yet you must remember that they are very fragile also. They can perish as well if their owners do not offer adequate care needed. By following the bellow mentioned steps you can prevent yourself from murdering your goldfish this time. 1. The first thing for you to do is to get yourself a fish bowl. You do not need to go for any expensive and fancy big aquarium. Just make sure that your bowl is of good quality. When you clean this fish bowl avoid using any toxic cleaners, which contain bleach. It is also good not to use dish soaps etc in cleaning it as it may lead to the death of your goldfish. 2. Another important thing to remember is that when you are cleaning the inside the bowl you should not use chlorine because it may scar the lunges of the goldfish. So they will not be able to breathe normally and will die on the spot. 3. You must not overload the fish bowl with a lot of gold fish. You may not know this but it is a fact that your fish requires oxygen and so if you put too many fish inside there can be dearth of oxygen inside the bowl. So, one goldfish per gallon of water is the perfect number. Moreover this number will depend on the size of the goldfish that you possess. If you have a big goldfish it will require more space. 4. Remember not to heat your fish bowl. Goldfish are comfortable in temperatures below 70 degrees F. But they can easily face cold. 5. If you want to keep your goldfish health you must not over feed it. Goldfish may die if it eats more. It is ideal to feed your goldfish one a day. If you over feed the fish it will eat all your feed and then will die. Moreover, overfeeding will pollute the water as well.
23. 10 Most Effective Goldfish Maintenance Tips For Beginners
GPreparing a goldfish aquarium requires time as well as labor and patience. But goldfish are relatively easy to handle compared to some other tropical fish if one knows exactly how to take care of them. For a beginner goldfish care can be a superb learning experience. Here are ten very simple yet effective goldfish care tips for beginners. 1. First of all buy a comparatively large goldfish aquarium. Goldfish require a lot of space for swimming and playing. The traditional bowl with a narrow top not at all suitable for healthy growth of goldfish. So two goldfish is ideal for a 2-gallon fish tank. More than this number will make the tank overcrowded which will hamper the health of the fish. 2. For proper maintenance of your fish tank you must buy a filter with an air pump. Goldfish require high amount of oxygen unlike lot of other tropical fish. 3. Don't compromise on accessories of the aquarium. For example, Gravel placed at the bottom is good. It will be a safe place for the growth of useful bacteria and which can also bring down the ammonia level, which is harmful. Important - do not make the gravel pieces very small, the fish may attempt to eat! 4. It is always advisable to go for a "fish-less cycle" before putting fish into the tank water. A fish-less cycle includes setting up the aquarium, running filter for one or two days without fish, bringing in ammonia etc can be of great help once you finally add fish. The new home of goldfish should be perfect before you bring home the fish from pet store. 5. Feeding the goldfish properly is another crucial aspect of goldfish care. Feed them the proper food in proper quantity. Goldfish flakes can be a great option as they contain all necessary nutrients that are required for healthy growth of goldfish. Apart from flakes you can also provide small quantities of hard boiled romaine lettuce as well as cooked peas. 6. Never ever over-feed your goldfish. Goldfish do not know anything about their dietary needs. They will eat whatever you provide within a few minutes. They can eat until they drop dead. Moreover, you must also remove any food residue left in the water or it may rot and give rise to bacteria formation. 7. Check your fish tank water on regular basis. After you add fish n added you must regularly check the pH and ammonia, levels. Ammonia can be very dangerous. So the level must be 0 ppm. There are test strips available which can test all of these. 8. Another important thing is to use an aquarium thermometer. Generally, unlike other tropical fish, goldfish prefer cold water. So they need temperature which is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. But this does not mean that the waters should be too cold which may make the goldfish sluggish. 9. Regularly change your fish tank water. If you have a 1- or 2-gallon goldfish aquarium it will do if you replace around 25-30% of the water once a week. Generally 100% water changes are not good always as it can remove healthy bacteria in the process. 10. Learn whatever you can regard various goldfish diseases and how to combat them. Some common ailments associated with goldfish are Ich, velvet, "pop eye", constipation etc which have the potential to kill your goldfish if left untreated. Having goldfish as pets can be a very pleasurable and rewarding experience. So a little research on how to care for these creatures is not big task at all!