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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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Want to know one of the most fun parts about keeping goldfish? Feeding them, of course. Who can resist seeing those wiggly little fins and pleading eyes! But t…
I get this question a lot: "How often should you feed your goldfish?" And: How much should you be giving them each serving? Most importantly: What exactly do y…
Want to learn about the amazing Shubunkin goldfish? You've come to the right place! Today we are going to dive into learning about this popular breed of goldfi…
Just a quick plug for goldfish before we get into this: They have a reputation for being short-lived and dying easily. I feel like they really don't deserve th…
You’ve probably heard that goldfish are cold water fish, but is that true and what exactly does it mean? Goldfish are often misunderstood pets, which leads to…
There is something about a showy, flowy tail that attracts many aquarists. It is mesmerizing to watch them rippling in the current, or fluttering as the fish m…
Dealing with creepy crawlies on your fish? I'm sure you're thinking one thing: Yikes! The good news is... Treatment is pretty simple. And once you get rid of t…
Thinking about getting a new fish, but not sure how much you will have to spend? Worried about having to empty your wallet? Don't panic... The goldfish hobby c…
While we’re not suggesting you should starve your goldfish, sometimes you just can’t be home to feed them. If your fish have ever had to skip a meal, you might…
Owning and maintaining a fish tank is a fantastic hobby, but it’s also a significant investment, both of money and time, so getting home to see that your fish…
