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Goldfish go in bowls, right?
Actually, no.
Lots of space is just one of the items that is needed to maintain happy and healthy goldfish.
Over time I've learned a lot about goldfish. I got some of my first fish when I was a lot younger, and I just assumed that the goldfish went into bowls because that's what everyone does. Well, I have since learned better. Common goldfish need at least 50 gallons per fish Way bigger than you thought right? Fancy goldfish also need at least 20 gallons. One of the reasons for this is that, given the proper care, goldfish can live up to 10 years or more and can get up to a foot long. The bigger the tank, the better. If you don’t want to put your goldfish in a large tank, then ponds are another option.
As far as food goes, dry food is commonly used, though that causes some gastrointestinal problems, especially in fancy goldfish. Another option is gel food, which you can find recipes for and make yourself to be sure of the quality. A tip about food for goldfish is not to have too much protein, for this causes a lot of ammonia to be produced during digestion, which leads to a dirty tank.
Another contributor to the health and happiness of goldfish is water changes. Since goldfish are such messy creatures, they need a lot of water changes- all size aquariums need a partial (40-50%) weekly water change. If the water is not changed, then the chemicals from the fish’s waste can build up and reach toxic levels, which can be detrimental to the fish.
Fun Facts: -Goldfish originated from coldwater streams in China.
- The largest goldfish in the Guiness Book of World Records is 14 inches long.
Sources: tropicalfishkeeping.com and thekoimaiden
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| One of my fancy goldfish |
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