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Shubunkin Goldfish – Complete Care Guide, Size, Lifespan and More
A Shubunkin goldfish is a hardy, single-tailed, calico-colored goldfish that typically lives 10 to 15 years, can pass 20 with excellent care, and grows…
Fish Bacterial Infection – Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Prevention
A fish bacterial infection happens when bacteria, usually opportunistic Gram-negative species such as Aeromonas, Pseudomonas, or Flavobacterium columnare, overwhelm a fish whose natural defenses…
Velvet Disease in Fish – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Guide
Velvet disease (also called gold dust or rust disease) is a parasitic infection caused by tiny dinoflagellates, Piscinoodinium in freshwater and Amyloodinium in saltwater.…
Fish Tuberculosis – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Fish tuberculosis, also called mycobacteriosis, is a chronic bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium marinum and related species. It causes wasting, spinal deformities, skin ulcers,…
Goldfish vs Koi – Size, Care and Lifespan Compared
Goldfish and koi are both members of the carp family, but they are different fish and don’t need the same amount of space. Koi…
Comet Goldfish – Complete Guide to Care, Size and Behavior
The comet goldfish is a hardy, single-tailed goldfish with a slim body and a long, deeply forked tail. It often reaches 10 to 12…
How to Breed Goldfish – The Complete Goldfish Breeding Guide
Goldfish breed by external spawning. Once water temperature rises and daylight hours lengthen, a mature female releases hundreds to thousands of eggs into a…
How to Take Care of a Goldfish – Complete Guide for Beginners
A healthy goldfish needs a properly cycled tank of at least 20 gallons for one single-tail goldfish (more for fancy varieties), stable water parameters…
Why Is My Goldfish Turning White? Causes and Fixes
Most goldfish turn white for one of four reasons: natural aging or genetics, a lack of pigment-building food or light, stress from poor water…
Goldfish Water Temperature – The Complete Guide to Ideal Ranges
The ideal water temperature for most goldfish is between 65°F and 72°F (18°C to 22°C). Common, comet, and shubunkin goldfish tolerate a wider cold-water…
