Goldfish Care Tips

Many people choose a goldfish over getting  a cat or a dog but have no idea about  proper goldfish care. Often thinking it would be easier to take care of but in reality Nothing Could be further from the truth.

 

I'll be the first to admit that I love goldfish, I have been an an avid goldfish enthusiast for years, which makes me a recognized authority when it comes to these beautiful creatures.

But sadly, the majority of people just don't have the same level of knowledge that years of keeping gold fish can bring. Most buy a goldfish from their local pet store, place it in a tank or bowl and expect it to be easy to care for and end up making all sorts of terrible mistakes,

Mistakes that can seriously harm the health and well being of their beloved goldfish!

WITH PROPER GOLDFISH CARE, it is possible that they can live up to 20 years. But The sad truth is that most will never live to their full lifespans  See, what most people don't realize is that caring for goldfish can be extremely simple. You just need to know what to do, and how to do it!

 

Taking Care Of Goldfish 101

Here are some tips for taking care of goldfish that will help you get past the initial bring home stage,  and get you on the path to learning how to take care of a goldfish the right way.

• Make sure you have sufficient tank surface area -Goldfish need surface air to breathe, 30 square inches is the minimum that you should have to ensure that your goldfish gets adequate oxygen
• Prepare your tank before adding any fish. One of the most common mistakes that new goldfish owners make is to directly add their fish into a new tank. Before adding your fish the tank needs be cycled to have beneficial bacteria before it is ready for your new friend.
• Have the correct tank Size. A suitable environment is the number one goldfish care tip to get right. Without a suitable home the chances of your goldfish becoming sick or coming down with diseases is greatly increased. A minimum 10 gallon tank is recommended for each fancy goldfish and 30 gallons for each common goldfish. This will help keep them healthy and minimize the chances of any goldfish illness.
• Change The Water Regularly. Every 3 or four days you should replace about 25 to 30% of your aquariums water, to keep it clean, while many people replace 100% of the water it really isn't necessary.
• Feed Your Goldfish Correctly. Goldfish eat both vegetables and meat. so you should provide them with a diet that offers a variety of leafy green vegetables and brine shrimp. Be careful not to over feed, once a day is enough.

Top Goldfish Care Mistakes

While focusing on doing the right things is important to ensuring that your goldfish lives a long healthy life, it's also important to know what not to do. Here are the most common goldfish care mistakes that pet owners make with their fish.

Not cleaning plants, gravel or anything they wish to add to their aquariums before they do.  This can add a disease or other contaminant to the tank making it difficult to keep your goldfish healthy.

Overfeeding – Feeding your goldfish to much can end up polluting your tank, as the uneaten food will rot, or end up as excess waste. Uneaten food will decomposes quickly and release harmful compounds into the water.

Using hot water to clean the filter. Many people who are new to keeping goldfish often clean their filters using a cleanser of some kind or using warm or hot water. Both of these practices should be avoided as they destroy important bacteria that resides in the filter and reduces it's effectiveness Only use water that is at room temperature to clean your filter and make sure that the filter doesn't dry out . If there is a little bit of dirt on the filter that's fine and it's safe to put it back in the tank.

Discovering how to care for goldfish can be a fun experience that you can share with your kids and family. The truth is that learning proper goldfish care is well worth the effort as it will maximize the health of your goldfish and provide years of enjoyment with your new friend.

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