Guide to Keeping A Goldfish
Introduction
Goldfish are freshwater fish whose ancestors come from Asia. They live in cold water and are one of the hardiest of fish which make them easy to look after, and a good first pet for young children to learn about caring for a pet.
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HousingGoldfish should never be kept in an unfiltered tank, as the water will become toxic with their own waste, filtration helps to clean the water which in turn keeps your goldfish healthy. Goldfish need oxygen in their water to breathe, this enters through movement at the surface of the water. Using an air pump can be helpful in oxygenating the water. A tank with filtration will enable you to keep the water quality better creating a healthier environment for your fish and allow you to keep several fish in a community. Setting UpWash out your tank with warm water and position out of direct sunlight or draughts in a room where the temperature is likely to remain fairly constant and out of the reach of small children and pets. Wash any gravel, plants and ornaments you are going to use to dress the bowl or tank. Fill your tank with water adding a de-chlorinator, to remove any chlorine from the tap water, and allow the water to stand for at least fifteen minutes before adding to the tank. Wait at least 7 days before adding any fish to a tank. We will happily test your water before purchasing fish to establish if conditions are right for them. When buying fish, always buy then in small numbers so you do not overload the filter. When adding fish float the bag in the water for twenty minutes, then add some water to the bag, wait about 10 minutes before releasing the fish into your bowl or tank using a fish net, then throw away the bag and traveling water. |
