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If the fish is a pet and not food for a pet then its best not to pick them up with anything but a net. Fish have a slime coat that protects their scales. Touching them with your hands can remove this coat and cant harm your fish. It will most likely give your fish a harsh burning sensation

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How does goldfish move around?

Well goldfish move their fins of course.


If you move to another state and you have a goldfish what do you do?

Take your goldfish. They will travel.


Do goldfish move a lot when they are asleep?

Sometimes they do and at others they are pretty well comatose.


How do you stop goldfish from eating other fish tail?

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why does the goldfish move its mouth so much?

Because that's how it breaths. Are you really that dumb?


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What do goldfish do when they become stressed?

They flick around the tank fast and move fast.


Can goldfish move large items around their tank using their mouth?

No,they are to small and not strong enough.


What are some of the breeds of goldfish?

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Will the mother goldfish eat the fry?

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Will out door goldfish eggs survive in a pond separated in a big bowl?

Maybe, if you don't move the eggs.


How do you take care of goldfish after they give birth?

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