Fish make fabulous pets, especially for those who want to have an animal companion in the home. They’re good for people with allergies or those who don’t want to take on the responsibility of caring for mammals or birds. Most likely you are reading this article because you have little experience with aquatic animals or […]

Have you ever noticed how your sudden movement in the vicinity of your aquarium sends your goldfish into a panic? The reason is the goldfishes’ vision can see distances only up to around 15 feet. Beyond that and any simple movement may startle your fish, unlike sudden close moves and gestures which preserve the relative […]

When you think about it, you can name a number of fish that have teeth. The piranha has teeth, a lot of them, and they’re sharp and deadly teeth! The shark has teeth – big teeth! The barracuda has sharp-edged fangs much like that of the piranha. But what about the lil’ ole common goldfish. […]

When I’ve gazed into an aquarium the one thing I’ve never seen is a goldfish cuddling beneath a warm blanket while resting its head on a pillow in order to get some well deserved sleep. I wonder why? Well, for one thing, sleeping for  goldfish is not the same for them as it is for us. […]

Did you know that the simple goldfish you purchased at the pet store or won in a ring toss game at the fair could lead a wonderfully long life (and this means longer than a year) to up to twenty years or more? Could this be true? Care Misconceptions You may have the misconception goldfish […]