Goldfish
are the most versatile and beautiful species of fish that are
kept as pets today; and for the fishkeeping hobbyist, they offer
something for everyone. Look this pictures goldfish, no matter
what level of experience you may have in fishkeeping, the goldfish
can meet your needs. By following a few simple guidelines you
should be successful in keeping the long-lived goldfish, healthy
and active for years of enjoyment. By paying attention to items
like correct temperature range, clean water, fresh water, proper
food, and plenty of space, you should have very little difficulty
in keeping the cool water goldfish. Because goldfish can grow
quite large, they require water which is high in oxygen. To
raise three or four goldfish for several years, you should consider
at least a 20 gallon long aquarium. The Goldfish Society of
America has developed a formula for determining how many fish
can be kept successfully in a single tank of rectangular shape.
Multiply the length of the tank by its width. Divide the resulting
figure by 30. The total is how many "inches" of goldfish the
tank can hold. When figuring the "inch" capacity of a tank,
allow for growth of the fishes. When concerning the more exotic
types, always allow extra room. See this pictures
goldfish; you'll be glad you did.
Being cool water fish, goldfish are not very comfortable in
cold water (as is commonly believed by the general public) nor
are they comfortable in high water temperatures usually used
with tropical fish. An ideal temperature range is 62-72 degrees,
with 68 being most beneficial. Goldfish can and often do survive
outdoors as long their water does not freeze solid during the
winter or gets too hot during the summer. The pond or container
should be large enough that the temperature doesn't change too
rapidly. Water changes of 1/4 of the water volume per week to
as much as 1/2 of the water volume per week is necessary to
maintain the highest water quality. This is THE MOST IMPORTANT
MAINTENANCE YOU CAN DO. If you do weekly water changes, you
will experience much fewer health problems with your goldfish.
However, do make sure that the new water is treated for chlorine
removal and that it is of the same (or very close) temperature
of the tank water. |
