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Is a carp a fish?
Goldfish are carpNo, they are both in the same family.Carp are generally not fish-eaters, if other food is available, although they have been known to prey on smaller fish. They are omnivorous, preferring to eat a variety of aquatic plants and invertebrates and crustaceans they scavenge from the riverbed.
Where do goldfish usually come from?
The goldfish's origin is China. It was first bred there as pets around 960 AD -1300 AD it was soon introduced to Japan by 1500 AD , there fancy varieties were developed. Goldfish then soon spread to other countries such as Europe, Austrailia, and North America.
Can goldfish eat anything other than fish food?
Most goldfish will happily eat maggots as well as branded fish food also, fish will small pieces of bread, but make sure that it's small enough to fit in the fishes mouth
What type of fish live in a pond?
Common types of fish found in ponds include goldfish, koi, sunfish, catfish, and carp. These fish are well-suited to pond environments as they can adapt to various water conditions and thrive in freshwater habitats. Additionally, some ponds may also have native fish species such as bass or bluegill.
What kind of fish can a male Betta share a fish tank with?
You could put platies, tetras, corydoras, oto cats, guppies (non-fancy), danios (glofish), shrimp, snails, mollies, swordtails, barbs, rasboras, and African dwarf frogs. I would not recommend putting goldfish with Betta fish. Goldfish are carp, so they get pretty big. They also can give out large amounts of ammonia. Goldfish are also coldwater, and betta fish tropical, so they won't mix well.
Does goldfish give off chemicals that hurt other freshwater fish?
Goldfish urine is toxic to other fish, as well as itself.
Will goldfish kill small koi?
If the Koi is large enough it may well eat a goldfish fry but Goldfish and Koi are not fighting type fish so they do not normally bite one another.
Will goldfish eat aquatic plants?
If the goldfish is big enough and the guppies small enough, yes the guppies could well be eaten by the goldfish. Also, guppies should never be with guppies are guppies are tropical fish and goldfish are coldwater fish.
Can you put a goldfish in a tropical fish tank with tropical fish?
you should'nt put parrotfish with goldfish. Parrot fish are known to be be quite mean. It will eat or kill the goldfish if it is smaller than he is. So unless you have a really big goldfish, I suggest not putting it in with the parrotfish.
What food should a baby goldfish eat?
In the wild they eat tiny (microscopic) creatures and algaes. As they get larger they eat larger creatures and algaes. Specially designed foods are available in the better pet shops to feed fish fry.they eat gold fish food need to make the flacks small enough for them but be sure they are not to small if the food sinks to the bottom it will create pneaumonia.
What do you do when your goldfish is on its back?
well I'm guessing you fish is died ???
Where do goldfishes live?
Goldfish live in fresh water, they can live in a bowl, tank or pond. If they live in a tank or bowl they need a filter to keep the water fresh, this will help them live longer and be happier, they need toys and plants too (fake or real.).They originally live in fresh water e.g rivers and lakes, due to irresponsible owners dumping them in lakes and rivers which mean they breed and produce carp and many other species of goldfish, these are streamlined.This question honestly needs to be defined a little better!Any who here is a response:Goldfish relatively small member of the carp family>(koi carp and crucian carp)>which was native to east Asia>first domesticated from China>A natural genetic mutation produced gold (actually yellowish orange) rather than silver coloration> People began to breed the gold variety instead of the silver variety, keeping them in ponds or other bodies of water> On special occasions at which guests were expected they would be moved to a much smaller container for display.Now if you are wanting to know what is a Goldfish's natural habitat. Well there is none honestly.Goldfish were bred for what we see as "Goldfish" these days.In natural habitat goldfish were more of a silver/green breed of carp which then was found in natural water spots>ponds>lakes etc.As we now-a-days know as "Goldfish"> Introduction of goldfish into the wild can cause problems for native species.So in turn > Backyard Ponds> indoor aquariums> and with like fish.Goldfish mainly live in fish tanks, as pets. otherwise in a pet store
