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I have had so many debates on this issue. I have personally watched goldfish nip at fins of other goldfish, heads of orandas and even the tail of a freshwater stingray (don't ask). So yes, they are nippers.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt does happen in badly run aquaria. If the basic rules of fishkeeping are not followed, and the fish are poorly fed, a certain amount of fin nipping can sometimes occur. From your question, I assume you do not know the basics of fishkeeping so here they are. 1 inch of fish needs at least 1 gallon of water.(a single goldfish needs 10 gallons) :- Every tank needs a permanently running cycled filter. :- Every tank needs at least 50% of its water replaced every week. If you follow the above, and feed the fish in the morning and evening as much as they can eat in 15 minutes, remembering to always remove any uneaten food immediately, with luck, your fish will stand a chance. Fail in any of the above and I can guarantee that your fish will have constant health problems and live shortened lifespans.
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∙ 12y agoGoldfish don't have teeth, and they are not very aggressive.
My goldfish is huge and sometimes gets a finger when I hand feed her, but only by accident, and it's funny and doesn't hurt at all.
Sometimes goldfish can be aggressive when breeding, but even then they don't bite. They just chase the girls around until they are exhausted.
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∙ 15y agoGoldfish have the normal array of 7 fins. 1 dorsal, 1 anal, 1 caudal, 2 pectorals and 2 ventrals (pelvic)
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∙ 11y agoWell I have three goldfish and two are female but the male has short fin so your answer is yes!
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∙ 13y agoYes. One dorsal fin on their backs, three on their bellies and one on each side of their body, if you understand my rubbish description.
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∙ 12y agoYes it depends on if it is the top fin then no it could die but if it is one of the bottom fins then it could grow back but it could take a while though.
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∙ 6y agoYes.
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How may legs does a goldfish have?
Goldfish do not have legs. Goldfish do have fins, although the number of fins will depend on the type of goldfish.
What are goldfish fins used for?
a goldfish uses his/her fins for direction when it swims.
Where are the ears on a goldfish?
fins fins
How do you tell the difference from a female goldfish and a male goldfish?
the difference beteen a male and a femal is at the breeding seson the femles ovals are larger then usal and in the breeding seson the male get white spots all around its fins these represent male
How is the difference between a male goldfish and a female goldfish?
the difference beteen a male and a femal is at the breeding seson the femles ovals are larger then usal and in the breeding seson the male get white spots all around its fins these represent male
How can you tell the sex of a goldfish it has blank lining around the fins?
The male will be less colorful than the primate
Will a male betta harm a goldfish?
Male bettas generally go well with other fish, just not another male betta. Although they can be quite aggressive and territorial and you may find it will eat the fins and tail of your goldfish!
How many fins do goldfish have?
A goldfish has about 1,500 bones inside of it.
Do goldfish naturally lose their fins?
no they don't loose there fins if they do they die.
How does goldfish move around?
Well goldfish move their fins of course.
How can you tell if the goldfish is a male?
The males usually have longer pectoral fins, with firmer stomachs, and the females have shorter pectoral fins with soft abdomens. Females also have a tendency to be larger than the males. Male goldfish also develop white spots on their gills. the males anal opening is also smaller and more round than the females.
How old is a goldfish when it gets its fins?
The fins develop on a goldfish fry after about a couple days after they are hatched. Until then, they are not free swimming and look like a tadpole.
