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Lindsey discovered her passion for fish keeping after a junior high school field trip to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. Prior to becoming Editor-in-Chief of It's a Fish Thing, Lindsey studied marine biology at the University of California-Santa Cruz. She loves goldfish, tetras, and mystery snails, and recently began experimenting with a saltwater aquarium.
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Unfortunately, goldfish should not eat bread, even in small amounts. Although it is common for people to throw bread crumbs to goldfish in ponds, this contribu…
Goldfish are known to be particularly prone to constipation and indigestion, and more severe cases can cause swim bladder issues to appear (they lose control o…
If you want to spruce up your aquarium but aren’t sure where to start, stem plants may be for you! Stem plants grow leaves outward from a central stem. This di…
Lionhead and Ranchu goldfish are both beautiful varieties of fancy goldfish, but they are similar in appearance. So similar, in fact, they're often confused fo…
Fungal diseases are one of the most common health issues for goldfish. Fungal spores are found almost everywhere and can easily make their way into the tank of…
Are you looking for an easy-care, aquatic plant that is versatile? Look no further than water wisteria! This plant is exceptionally easy to care for, requiring…
You may have heard that it’s possible to train your goldfish to do certain tricks or even display a taught quirky behavior. However, this will take patience an…
Native to South America, the Pygmy chain sword, also known as Echinodorus tenellus, is commonly called the chain sword or narrow leaf. Pygmy chain swords are o…
When you have a lovely aquarium or pond to maintain, you want it to look as natural as possible—but you also want it to have character. Adding live plants to y…
Anacharis, also known as Elodea or waterweeds, makes an exceptional addition to your planted aquarium. Anacharis has a delightful dark green coloration and an…
