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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.
3,498 Questions
Can goldfish eat freeze dried bloodworms?
Yes goldfish can eat frozen bloodworms.My advice would be to thaw the worm first before you feed them to your goldfish.Goldfish also enjoy daphnia,freeze-dried brineshrimp,vegetables, and oranges.Just make sure not to feed any fancy goldfish that have a wen (worty growth on head) live food because the food may burrow into the fishes wen and cause horrific health problems.
Only Carps eat duckweed, such as Goldfish and Koi. Danios do not.
Hope that helped. :)
What will goldfish eat in an outside pond?
There is way of telling without actually witnessing what is happening. If you live where there are bird predators like kingfishers, cormorants, egrets or any of the many other water birds, they could be your problem. On the other hand if there are felines in the area they too could be removing fish from a garden pond. Depending on the size and shape of the pond maybe you could design and build some type of cover out of something like chicken wire to prevent the predators from gaining access to the water.
What do you do if your fish is alive but gets sucked up in the filter?
Stop the filter, open it in the water and RELEASE IT IMMEDIATELY! The fish has just gone through the filter and it is very stressed out. imagine being sucked up a giant vacuum cleaner! Clean the tank up an hour later and transfer the fish into a separate tank and check for signs of diseases over the next few weeks.
How do you make a fish tank filter less noisy?
Online, BiOrb recommends positioning the air pump above water level and on a solid surace to reduce noise, mainly through vibration. They also mention that the air pump is at its noisiest in it's first 2 weeks, so if you have just purchased the tank this is most likely the problem. Personally, I have found that the air pump doesn't quieten down significantly over time, and so would recommend that you purchase an alternative silent air pump if the noise bothers you
How much does the average bubble eye goldfish weigh?
- They get to five inches.
- They get to weigh six pounds.
What is the Bubble eye goldfish diet?
A bubble eyed goldfish needs a diet containing a range of food. big pellets that slowly sink are recommended due to that bubble eyed goldfish are slow swimmers. Flakes are a risk as the fish is prone to swallowing air which can result in diseases such as swim bladder. They can also eat vegetables like lettuce, cucumber, cooked and finely chopped green beans, cooked and de-shelled peas; they also like finely chopped oranges once in awhile.
How big of a bowl should a betta fish have?
You probably want something that is 1/2 gallon or more, but sometimes you can have .3 gal. or .4 gallon, but those are for the small ones. If you get a crowntail betta. DEFINITELY get one 1/2 gallon or more.
What fish will clean up your tank and live peacfully with your male betta?
Male Betta splendens or Siamese Fighting Fish, are intolerant of other male bettas. They are also intolerant of female betta's except when breeding. However, male Betta fish can live peacefully with any fish not large enough to be swallowed. They can be aggressive towards any other fish, but some male bettas are rather placid. It's a matter of finding a male betta that will tolerate all con-specifics.
Female betta fish are tolerant of any other fish, but will sometimes display aggressive behavior.
out the water by sucking it in or biting it and swallowing and digesting it i guess various fish feed in various ways. particular foods are taken in via suction, such as a bass inhaling a worm, while others might attack and bite, such as bluefish or other toothy varieties, chomping upon smaller baitfish. size matters. small aquarium fish kind of 'nibble' the numerous food products available. larger fish feed with more intensity and purpose.
Since goldfish are omnivores, there is a large variety of different foods you can feed them. To name a few there is the option of brine shrimp, krill, bloodworms, daphnia, tubifex worms, peas, watermelon, squash, oranges, cucumbers, duckweed, and elodea. Please note that it is very important to also feed your goldfish a fortified goldfish food of flakes, pellets, or both.
Top 3 Feeding Problems
Here are the most common problems: overfeeding, feeding only flakes, not cleaning your tank of food.
Overfeeding is the most common problem beginners have. You should know that there is no such thing as underfeeding. People feed their fish too much because they love them. If you love your fish that does not mean you have to give it a lot of food.
Feeding goldfish no more than they can eat in 2 minutes once a day is the healthy way. They do not need more food than that. Do not be fooled because they can eat large amounts in a short period of time.
The next step is to feed your goldfish a varied diet. As a beginner you tend to go for what is best on the market, goldfish flakes. You simply cannot get all the food groups and nutrition in one set of flakes. They contain little or no fiber which can cause constipation. You can feed your fish flakes from time to time, but your goldfish thrives on household foods.
Another important thing you need to keep in mind is to always clean your tank of uneaten food. If you do not do this, ammonia levels will start rising and this will make your water toxic.
Household Foods
Fresh fruit and vegetables are the healthiest food for goldfish. Feeding goldfish this kind of food daily will make them feel better, live longer and have bright colors. Goldfish love brine shrimp, daphnia and blood worms. These give your fish a balanced diet and provide a variety of vitamins, fibers, minerals and everything your goldfish needs.
Here are some household foods you should feed your goldfish: peas, spinach, zucchini, boiled Rice, pieces of orange, carrots, cucumbers, beans, corn, lettuce, grapes. You should cut them into small pieces so that your fish do not have digestion problems.
Make Your Own Recipes
If you like to cook then you can make your own recipes to feed your goldfish. Gelatin will bind the foods you make and it is high in protein. Making a tasty and well-balanced food is a lot of fun and keeps your goldfish happy.
I hope it helps. thanks.
Picture cycle life of goldfish?
they have sex and babies are made (: then sadly they die :( they have sex and babies are made (: then sadly they die :(
How long can a goldfish live in a fishbowl?
No, it is ok for goldfish to live in a gold fish bowl, but you should be able to look at the bowl and tell if it is too crowded.... depending on the size and amount of water in comparison to the number of fish that is :-)
Do goldfish have an impact on humans?
Yes, coming home from a hard day of -lets say work- nothing can lift your spirits more than having the inviting face of a pet goldfish come greet you. It is also important to note, that having an aquarium and spending time watching your fish swim around is a great way to get yourself to relax and/or relieve stress. The illusion of weightlessness brought on by the way fish swim is greatly responsible for this stress relief.
What does it mean if a goldfish fin is coming off?
That's probably its poo, that's what my goldfish did.
Their waste has to come out somewhere.
maybe finrot. may be not nvm
Cereal is included in most commercial goldfish foods. To feed only cereal to goldfish would be providing the fish with a very poor diet and will result in sick/runted fish. Goldfish are omnivourous and need a balanced diet including cereals, proteins, fats and algaes.
How do you winterize an outdoor goldfish pond in a harsh winter climate?
Cold weather bacteria such as Microbelift Autumn/Winter Prep can be added as early as September and continued for four months. It helps keep the ponds ecosystem balanced as the water temperature decreases. Put a de-icer in the pond to keep a hole in the ice to allow the exchange of oxygen and gases. Put a net over the pond to keep leaves from fallingin the pond. Decaying leaves and debris can be toxic if left inthe pond al winter under the ice. Feed your fish Wheatgerm until the water temperatures drop below 55 degress, then you can stop feeding them.
Is it OK to have guppy fish and goldfish in the same tank?
No, they are not acceptable tankmates. Guppies are tropical fish and require higher temperatures than are likely to be comfortable for a goldfish. In addition, the goldfish will eventually grow large enough to swallow the guppies.
What should you do if you accidentally ate your goldfish?
If you swallow a goldfish, then you would just digest it and probably be less hungry so eat less for your next meal impressing your girlfriends parents who then think you are suitable for their daughter even though you were oblivious to their thoughts and would have went ahead and stuffed yourself.
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People swallow goldfish for many reasons. Some like the feeling of a live creature going down their throats, and others like the feelling of dominance they get from sending a fish down the hatch. Many people do it on bets or dares, and still others do it for money. Whatever the reason, goldfish swallowing has been popular for decades! Visit this site: GoldfishSwallowing.com. Check out the latest videos of beautiful girls and tight men swallowing whole live goldfish
tetras. bettas, sharks and other aquatic creature.
Can you put water lettuce in your fish bowl?
Many types of plant eating fish will eat regular lettuce. Goldfish included. Its not a great food, because it has almost no nutritional value, but it is good for providing roughage and behavioral enrichment.
How do tropical fish reproduce?
In order to reproduce? Yes, but mating can entail many things, and in fish is generally manifested by external fertilization of egss.
Is there such thing as goldfish cereal?
Yeah!!! You have to make it though, my best friend and I always make it. All you have to do is:
1. Get any type of goldfish, it doesn't matter
2. Pour some into a bowl
3. Pour some milk into the bowl with the goldfish in it
4. Add a little bit of syrup, it adds flavor
5. Mix it all up together
6. Get a spoon and eat it all up :3
Hope that helped(;
By the way: I did not actually come up with this answer, so I take no credit for it. I just corrected some mistakes.
Jirjir385 was the one who wrote this answer.
