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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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Can goldfish regenerate body parts?
Yes, I chopped of one of it's legs and sure enough in a weeks time it had grown back... if they lose an eye they will grow 5 in replacement.
Will goldfish survive in water from an outside water-butt?
Yes, a waterbutt (rain barrel), is usually fine to use for goldfish. However, if your area experience acid rain, or you live in a city, you should check the pH of the water to make sure it isn't too low (<5 is bad, >6 is best)
Why does your goldfish have a ripped tail?
when fish eat other fishes tails it means they are trying to show that they are boss, or it could mean you have evil fish ( lol ), but when they do this, it is because they are being bossy and want to be the gru#oup leader, but you have to be careful because it can cause diseases like fin rot
It will kill them/it. If you are refering to salt water at the same rate of specific gravity as ocean water wich is about 1.022, Then you will definitely kill your goldfish, It will take between 1/2 and 5 hours. If your goldfish are sick or icky you can dip them in saltwater for about 15 seconds or so and that will actually help them,(possibly) this does not always help but it will not kill.
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Why is your goldfish on the bottom of the aquarium and not moving?
your goldfish might die and maybe eat to much or the water starting to get dirty
How can you tell if a fish is a boy?
on some you can but on others you can't. like a pleco you can't tell. the only way i know how is the color is brighter on male.
Why does my Black moor lay on bottom of tank?
A goldfish will due this as a result of either an internal bacterial infection or an infestation of parasites. Raise the tanks salt concentration to 0.3% to help kill off any possible parasites. Also, Start the fish on an antibiotic medicated food. If the fish does not show any sign(s) of improvement continue treatment, only add an anti-parasitic medication to the tank's water.
How many Koi fish can you keep in 85 gallon tank?
Koi are a type of carp and can get very large. 135 gallons is not enough room for Koi to be kept for a long period of time. They should be kept outdoors in over 500 gallons, constituting a pond. Only fry can be kept in an indoor aquarium but then they will have trouble adapting to an outdoor environment.
A snail could not eat a goldfish; chances are that the goldfish is stuck somewhere on the tank under decorations (if you have any) and may be dead, or it jumped from an opening on the tank which doesn't happen often, but is always possible.
No i do not think people in the 21st century eat goldfish, but back in the 1920's they ate them because they thought it was cool, or they liked to show off, or they turned eating goldfish into a game. They usually saw who could eat / swallow the most, who ever manadged to swallow the most won how ever many dollars was bet on them. (*FACT* they did not usually chew or cook the gold fish)
Will paradise fish kill mollies?
Fish of the family Poecilidae, yes that includes Mollies, don't have the mouths to cause serious damage to each other, or other fish. They can peck at each other, but the worst that could happen is a guppy with a small rip in the tail. They can, however, eat fry. Fish of the family Poecilidae will spend more time showing off and "pushing" each other with their tails than actually fighting.
How much algae should there be in a fish tank?
None, algae indicates a problem that should be resloved.
Do goldfish eat frog eggs that are laid in their pond?
Generally speaking No. Frogs mainly feed on insects. However during the mating season frog and toads can attempt to mate with fish, or virtually anything that is available and they can grasp hold of a fish for this reason.
Most fish you can except for the ones with toxins and you can eat rat's but they carry a lot of diseases in the wild.
How long can a frog live without hydration?
Before dying, the frogs can go a couple months without food, but in 3-4 weeks they will start to suffer organ damage etc. I wouldn't recommend going more than 2 weeks without a meal.
Why do your goldfish stay in a group at a corner?
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If they're in a corner at the top of the tank, they might not be getting enough oxygen. Oxygen content is replenished at the water surface, and how well the surface is being agitated determines how much the fish will get. In nature, fish in ponds get oxygen when the surface is agitated by wind or rain - in a river or stream, it's the current that does it. In a fish tank, filters are designed to agitate the surface of the water, and that's also the real function of air stones. In an undergravel filter, the air stones perform 2 functions - draw waste material into the stones (which acts as the filter medium where bacteria break it down) and to break the surface tension of the water with the air bubbles.
To really find out what's going on in your tank, you should have an Ammonia test kit and a Nitrate test kit, as well as a PH kit. Knowing the quality of your water is the biggest clue as to why your fish may be behaving abnormally. They don't cost much when compared with the ridiculous prices for fish charged by places these days.
How do you cure a traumatized goldfish?
yes, goldfish can get traumatized. if the are scared enough, they might get sick or even jump out of their tank if their isn't a lid on it.
You can if you want. However, the proper thing is flush him/her down the toilet, because that's what everyone does! :)
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Burial is for the benefit of the survivors. If it helps to overcome the loss, the fish ought to be buried. It is just as appropriate to convince the bereaved that burial at sea is a fitting interment. If you are convincing, you can bury the fish with a flush.
Fish swim in order to move from place to place for whatever reason they choose.
How much water is needed to become intoxicated?
you can not get intoxicated on tap water or a bottled water unless an additive has been introduced
