They don't need to "occupy" themselves like we do, they spend effectively 100% of their life finding and eating food.
They could be seeing themselves in the reflection of the glass of your tank, but since goldfish do not have the capacity to recognize themselves in a reflection they think it is another goldfish and attempt to swim towards it. It has nothing to do with having a short memory span as the previous answer said, because goldfish actually have a long-term memory span of about three months.
Provided that you do not have a singletail goldfish in your tank as they are faster more aggressive swimmers. Also make sure you check all your tank decorations to ensure that the fish cannot harm themselves on anything sharp or pointy.
No. A betta requires water between 80 and 86 degrees, while goldfish require water between 72 and 78. Also, there is not enough room for these fish in that tank. 2 goldfish should have a 20 gallon tank minimum to themselves.
Yes
It is important to remember to put things in a goldfish tank, even goldfish get bored. Some of my suggestions for tank decor are artificial plants and a "hidey hole" for your goldfish.
No, goldfish do not need to be in a tank by themselves to lay eggs. They can spawn in a communal tank, but it’s important to ensure that there are no adult fish that will eat the eggs or fry. Providing ample hiding spots and plants can help protect the eggs once they are laid. However, separating the breeding pair may help facilitate successful spawning.
You should not have goldfish and platies in the same tank ever.
No, shrimp and goldfish should not be kept together in the same tank as goldfish may eat the shrimp.
A 5-gallon tank is not recommended for keeping a goldfish. Goldfish require a larger tank size to thrive, ideally 20 gallons or more for a single goldfish. A larger tank provides more space for the goldfish to swim and grow, as well as better water quality.
The size of a goldfish tank can affect the growth of the goldfish. A larger tank provides more space for the goldfish to swim and grow, leading to healthier and potentially larger fish. In contrast, a smaller tank can restrict the fish's movement and growth, potentially stunting their development.
depends, can a ten gallon tank live in a goldfish
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