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Goldfish fun. Fish keeping made simple.
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items A fabulous fish keeping list for the most popular aquarium pet. Goldfish.
Keeping goldfish manuals are a good investment. Many of these teach the finer details of caring for your pets so they can live a long and happy life.
Keeping Goldfish : Mills, Dick
A fish tank for your fishy friends. As a longtime fish keeper I recommend you avoid purchasing a fish bowl to keep your fish in and choose a tank instead. You will avoid many of the problems associated with a bowl meaning your goldfish will be both h...
Don't forget a lid to stop your pets such as the comet variety of goldfish from jumping out.
Don't forget a lid to stop your pets such as the comet variety of goldfish from jumping out.
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Good filtration means better water quality and healthier fish.
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A balanced diet for your goldfish is important. Choose a good brand of fish food . You can also provide your fish occasionally with vegetable matter such as some finely chopped lettuce (washed well).
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Artificial plants for your tank - because goldfish tend to be quite destructive and will eat and uproot real ones. I personally like to have a mixture of plastic and real plants so my tank does not look bare.
Artificial Plants Aquarium
Gravel (substrate) for your tank. Choose a medium gravel where bits of food cannot be lost and break down such as what would occur with large pebbles.
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Aquaruim pumps circulate the water and add oxygen. Goldfish typically require a large surface area tank for oxygen exchange. A pump enhances this process such as what would occur in a natural stream setting.
Aquarium Air Pumps
Lighting for your aquarium will help to show off your fish and will also encourage plant growth.
Aquarium Lights
Aquarium fish nets are an important yet inexpensive tool in your fish keeping toolbox. Useful for catching your fish without harming them.
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Aquaruims tend to grow algae on the glass over time (while not harmful it can obscure your fish from view). A scraper will keep the view clear.
There are two types - the conventional scraper and the magnetic version.
There are two types - the conventional scraper and the magnetic version.
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Perhaps the most commonly used and cheaper version of aquarium filter is the internal version. These contain a sponge cartridge that can be washed out under the tap and put back once cleaned.
Aquarium Filters