Here are 4 videos of 3 different artists painting goldfish using ink. Each artist’s style is their own, but they all know the meaning of the word subtle, and give wonderful demonstrations of a steady hand.
Videos of Goldfish Ink Painting Artists in Action
September 7th, 2008Fish Brain Anatomy & Function
September 1st, 2008Compared to the familiar shape and form of a mammal brain, the fish brain is rather odd looking. It is elongated, has distinct sections, and is much smaller that a mammal’s brain in relation to its body. However, it does everything a fish needs it to do.
A Closer Look at Tail and Fin Rot - Part 2 (Treatment)
August 25th, 2008As explained in “A Closer Look at Tail and Fin Rot - Part 1 (Symptoms & Causes),” tail and fin rot is a symptom of a serious bacterial infection. Understanding that basic point is key to understanding the reasons behind the treatment.
A Closer Look at Tail and Fin Rot - Part 1 (Symptoms & Causes)
August 18th, 2008Tail 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.
Goldfish 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.