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Yes, goldfish eat their young. This is why they lay so many eggs- most of the fry won't reach adulthood because other goldfish/fish will eat them. In pond Goldfish reproduction it is the ultimate case of "Survival of the Fittest".
it depends on the situation. They will if they are starving.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 12y agoHE MIGHT,
depending on the size of the older fish.
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∙ 12y agoYes, either remove the fry (the babies) or all other fish (including parents) from the tank.
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∙ 14y agoYes goldfish will eat their babies (both eggs and fry)
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WOW I literally didn't know goldfish would eat their own babies.
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∙ 14y agoGold fish do not eat there babies.
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Do goldfish moms eat there babies?
yes they do, they dont have previous parenting knowledge
Will the mother goldfish eat the fry?
Yes the mother goldfish will eat the fry-and so will the father, that's why it is a good idea to move the parents into a sepperate tank after they have bred if you want the babies to live.
Can you have and mate and breed 2 goldfish in a 2.65 gallon tank?
Not happily or healthily. Those goldfish need at least 30 gallons of space to live happily and have a long life. If you do successfully breed your fish, remember to remove the babies ASAP. Goldfish like to eat their babies.
Can the eggs of the goldfish survive without the mom?
Goldfish do not look after their eggs or babies. They will eat their eggs if they can find them so the breeders should be removed once spawning has finished.
How do you know when a goldfish is about to have babies?
Goldfish spawn in groups in springtime when the water temperature approaches 70F. They do not have live babies.
How many babies can a goldfish have?
1600
What is the name for goldfish babies?
FRY.
Do you take goldfish away from their babies?
no
Can you see goldfish babies?
If they are there, you definitely can.
Do goldfish eat watery carrot?
No. They eat goldfish flakes.
Will your axolotl eat your goldfish?
yes a axolotl can eat a goldfish
Do your pet goldfish eat their babies?
Yes. If your goldfish lay eggs, and some hatch, have a spare tank and carefully put their young in there so it wouldn't be eaten. But make sure the water is in room temperature.
