Search our database of over 9,984 posts with up-to-date information from our experts and veterinarians.
Pet care tips from our vets and experts, straight to your inbox.
You may opt-out at any time. View our Privacy Policy for more information.
Author
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.
Could not load archive posts. Please try again.
If you’re thinking of adding duckweed to your aquarium or pond, you might be wondering if your goldfish are going to nibble on this plant, and if it’s safe for…
To put it quite simply, no, goldfish cannot drown, as they live and thrive in oxygenated water just like we live and survive in an oxygen rich non-aquatic envi…
If you are wondering if your goldfish can eat Betta fish food, yes, they can, but it shouldn’t be used as a long-term full time meal option. Fish food is gener…
Common goldfish are frequently used to stock feeder tanks at pet stores, but if you've ever stopped and looked at the glittering display of dozens of goldfish,…
Goldfish are the most commonly owned freshwater fish in the world. Modern goldfish are a domesticated version of wild carp that originated out of East Asian ri…
Have you noticed that your goldfish seems to have lost some of its scales? Goldfish do not shed or molt their scales under normal circumstances, so a goldfish…
Aquarium plants serve a greater purpose than just keeping up with the fish Joneses. Plants absorb CO2 and toxins from the water while releasing oxygen needed b…
Izumo Nankin Goldfish hail from the Shizuoka Prefecture in Japan and while they are relatively common in their home country, they are rare and very difficult t…
Having a freshwater aquarium in your home is an excellent way to introduce children to the responsibility of owning a pet. After all, there’s a good reason why…
"Can guppies live with goldfish?" You may have seen it work for others. But is it a good idea for you? I give you the breakdown in today's post. I bet you'll a…
