Can A Goldfish Live In A 5 Gallon Tank?

Fish add a soothing and tranquil ambiance to any space, be it a home, office, or recreational center. Plenty of fish can be inexpensive to buy, including certain breeds of goldfish. But the price of tanks can be eyewatering. How much space does a goldfish really need? After all, in the 80s, people won them … Read more

Can Goldfish Eat Crackers?

Treating pet goldfish to occasional snacks is a fun experience for any goldfish owner. However, as enjoyable as the experience may be, safety comes first! Do you ever fish around (no pun intended) in your pantry for a yummy snack to watch your goldfish devour? If you’re tempted to reach for the crackers on the … Read more

Why do goldfish turn white?

If you took home a bright, orange goldfish, it can be quite concerning to see it becoming a pale, sickly white. You might be wondering if they’ve got something wrong with them. What’s going on? As a general rule, goldfish turn white if they aren’t being given the correct amount of light.  Goldfish will lose … Read more

Do Goldfish Need an Air Pump?

They’re everywhere. No matter what store you go to, if they stock fish tanks air pumps will be within arms reach. Most fish tank kits even come with them included. So surely you need an air pump to keep your goldfish from suffocating, right? Or do you? Do Goldfish Need an Air Pump? Most fish … Read more

Do Goldfish Need a Filter?

After seeing some cool videos of filterless tank setups on youtube, I got to wondering – do goldfish actually need a filter, or would they be happy in a filterless tank as well? The short answer: Yes, goldfish definitely need a filter.  Goldfish produce a large amount of ammonia compared to other fish, and they … Read more

Do Goldfish Sleep?

If you’ve ever gotten up in the middle of the night to find your goldfish happily swimming around, you may be wondering if your goldfish ever sleeps. Some fish are believed to always be awake, but goldfish are one of the species that do, in fact, sleep. A sleeping goldfish is likely to be found … Read more