Tail and fin rot is is an easily recognizable, and very common fish disease. It occurs in aquariums, ponds, fish farms and the wild - both in rivers and in oceans.
A Closer Look at Tail and Fin Rot - Part 1 (Symptoms & Causes)
August 18th, 2008Goldfish Colouring Explained
August 11th, 2008Although terms like red self-coloured metallic can appear almost meaningless, the system of goldfish colouring is not nearly as complicated as if first appears.
3 Things That Should Never Happen to a Goldfish
August 3rd, 20081. Made to live in a bowl
Almost everybody knows it, but plenty of people do it. Goldfish that live in a bowl do not get enough oxygen, are exposed to disease, and usually die young. If they are unlucky enough to survive into adulthood, they will be too big for the bowl and suffer from deformities. It is cruel. Don’t do it.
The Oranda Goldfish
July 27th, 2008The oranda goldfish has been around for over 400 years, and is a fancy goldfish variety with long flowing fins, slow graceful movement, and what looks like a raspberry on its head.
The Lateral Line
July 20th, 2008The lateral line is often thought to be a mysterious, almost magical feature of fish that gives them some sort of “sixth sense”. The reality isn’t quite so fortean, but is nonetheless interesting.
Controlling Pond Algae
July 13th, 2008Out of control pond algae looks like thick green pea soup, feels like slime, and smells of stagnation. Not only is it unpleasant, it is harmful to a pond and its inhabitants. It uses up too much oxygen for goldfish, wildlife and plants to thrive, and may eventually result in their death.
Glass Aquarium vs Acrylic Aquarium
July 6th, 2008The following table sets out the relative merits of glass and acrylic aquariums.
How to Stop Herons Taking Goldfish from a Pond
June 29th, 2008The heron is one of nature’s most beautiful sights. It stands tall and elegant with a striking colour pattern, and in flight looks like it has the wings of an eagle. As a fisherman, it has great skill - hours of perfectly still patience followed by stabbing its prey in a flash with a snap of the neck.
However, that is in a natural setting. When a heron visits a goldfish pond, it doesn’t need any patience. There is crystal clear water with brightly coloured goldfish that can be picked off at will. No need to wait for a fish that is the same colour as the murky water it is swimming in.
The Shubunkin Goldfish
June 22nd, 2008The shubunkin has one of the most striking colour patterns of any goldfish variety. There is a lot of variation but the base colour is blue, violet and/or pearl with patches and speckles of orange, gold, red, white, black, grey and/or brown.
A Closer Look at Goldfish Ick - Part 2 (Treatment)
June 15th, 2008Before reading this post, it would be advisable to read “A Closer Look at Ick - Part 1 (The Life Cycle)”. Several of the terms and concepts mentioned there will be referred to in this post.