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Goldfish
Originating in China over a thousand years ago, the goldfish is a popular domesticated pet. They come in many different types of varieties and colors, from the original Common Goldfish to fancy Orandas. Questions relating to the care and behavior of goldfish are welcome here.
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Is it ok to keep frog eggs and fish in the same tank?
i have fresh water gold fish and a frogs and i want to know if its ok to have there eggs in the same tank?
your fish need to be fed 2-3 times a day.
if your fish doesn't eat every thing in five minutes the take rest food
out with goldfish net. but i feed my goldfish 1-2 times a day and their
food that i give them is SUPA goldfish flake food or i give them goldfish
pallets.
How is it possible for fish to swim without sinking?
The fish that live at the bottom of the sea are equiped with a swim bladder and by adjusting the pressure in this organ they can go up or down easily as they swim.
What vegetable can goldfish eat and how should it be prepared?
Most commercial Goldfish foods/flakes contain some cereals and I have seen large goldfish eating boiled peas, boiled french beans and stale bread but I would not be trying to feed home cooked vegetables to my goldfish if wished them to live long and healthy lives. If you really wish to give your goldfish a propper treat, give them some live earthworms. (If the worms are too big for the fish to eat whole chop them up).
What causes a goldfish to turn white?
Other than white being the natural genetic colour of that specific goldfish nothing should make it turn white. If it has turned white then there would have to be something drastically wrong with its water. I would guess fungus is covering the fish. My advice is to do a very large water change say 90% ASAP followed by daily water changes of 20% and see if the fish gains its old colours back. If fungus is present it may also be of benefit to add 1 teaspoon full of cooking (sea) salt per gallon of water. Lack of sunlight can not and will not change the colour of a fishes scales. Lack of light can certainly change ones 'perception' of a fishes colour but that has nothing to do with the actual colour of the fish. The only things that I know of that can change a fishes colour are its current health and maybe its condition. Poor health/condition can result in a dulling of the fishes colour(s) and in some species there is a brightening or changing of colour to indicate breeding condition. This does not happen with goldfish. It has been pointed out to me by "Star Wanderer" (ref goldfish in wikkipedia) that theoretically, due to the light receptors/reflectors (chromatophores) inherent in goldfish and a natural ability to camoflage themselves to a greater or lesser degree by colour change, it is possible for a goldfishes colour to fade and become paler. I stand corrected but still find it hard to believe that a normal goldfish under normal conditions would turn white.
It's probably dead. ****Second answer= it's food may have been changed: Flamingos are born white, but eat so much shrimp, that their body assumes the pigmentation of pink.
How do fish loose there color?
Nothing really happens. It just shows that they are stressed out, or scared. If this happens, try to figure out why they would be scared or stressed, then get rid of the problem. Or, if it is another fish, move them away from each other.
There were 35 fish in a tank 5 drowned how many were left?
Stop counting you idiot! Fish can't drown!
Is it normal for a fish to lay on the bottom of the tank and swim up to the top then back down?
if its a betta fish they will do that sometimes. if it is tired it will sleep at the bottom (just to make sure its sleeping and not dead, tap the glass gently to see if it moves a bit) but it will go back up to breathe since they do breathe air if its another fish maybe its sick or it might want to make some bubbles with its mouth.
Why does your goldfish keep swimming up and down in the corner of the tank?
cause they see their reflection
Foam on the surface typically means the filtration is inadequate. The tank is polluted. The foam is caused by proteins that are not being removed by the filter.
Either increase your filtration (this may just require cleaning the filter), or
reduce the number of fish and other aquatic animals living in the tank.
Frequent water changes (15-20%) per week can help avoid protein foam problems.
How do you take care female betta fish?
mid to upper 70 for water temp, gave her a few guppy friends to keep her busy, shes in a ten gallon and i change the water at 25% once a week, i feed her betta pellets freeze dried brine shrimp and flack food, she has a few places to hide and lots of live plant with some fake. and her tank bottom is a mixture of aqurium gravel and some river rock. she loves the ten gallon better than the cup i brought her home from walmrt in. hope this helps, oh and dont ever put them with a male unless breeding, and reaserch tht before you attempt, also unless its a 20 long or more, only one female per tank.
What happens if your goldfish is swimming upside down and not breathing?
im not sure but my goldfish turns upside down and is pretty much dead but still breathing but hes got worms
No... they only swim
Sometimes if they really want to... they might be able to jump out the tank but not fly
How long have goldfish been alive for?
Goldfish are the domesticated version of the carp family native to east Asia. It was first domesticated in China more than 1000 years ago, and since then, there have been a variety of goldfish types through cross-breeding.
Who are the predators and prey of goldfish?
For goldfish who live in outdoor ponds some predators that might eat them would be herons, pelicans, and cats. For goldfish who live in aquariums their only natural predator would be an inexperienced fishowner whose ignorance might lead to the fish's death.
What do goldfish eggs look like?
They are a little jelly circles and they are mostly clear. And they also have dark little bodies maybe in them.
Yellow when it laid recently, the fertilized eggs will remain yellow else it turn opaque or white means they are unfertilized and will not hatch. This happen when proper spawning process, correctly don't happen during that time.
Apparently yes.
Looks like you can get them in soup, grilled and probably some other ways too. Yummy, huh?
Can a goldfish die when it is in the dark?
Yes, goldfish can sleep with their aquarium light on. Having the light on does make it rather difficult for them to do so though. Having the aquarium light on all the time is not good for the fish, so please shut it off for at least 8 hours a day for the fish. Having the lights on all the time is not good for the fish and may result in an abundance of green algae.
What is a suitable fish tank temperature?
Most tropical and saltwater fish will like a temperature of 78 degrees to 82 degrees. Goldfish will appreciate temperatures a little lower than this.
What time of year do goldfish lay their eggs?
Pond goldfish will be most likely to spawn in the Spring and early Summer months. This is because conditions are best for fry development at this time. The water is by now a warm enough temperature, and there are plenty of microorganisms in the water for the fry to eat once they hatch.
"Goldfish" colors range from white to yellow-orange to blue to black. White goldfish have no pigment cells.
Does the temperature of a goldfish affect a goldfish respiration?
The temperature of the water can affect the amount of available oxygen for the fish. In a warmer temperature, the oxygen tends to be lower (and even more so if there is algae), thus their breathing rate tends to be higher. In cooler water, there is more oxygen than warmer, and for the most part, their breathing rate tends to be more shallow.
