How long do small goldfish live?
Goldfish have a lifespan averaging about 10-15 years, with some varieties living up to 30 years when provided with proper care. Unfortunately, many goldfish do not reach their lifespan potential due to inadequate housing conditions. Housing needs to meet both their behavioural and physiological needs.
How old do goldfish have to be to live in an aquarium?
If goldfish are kept outdoors in a pond, attain a good size and are fed the proper diet, 20 years is not uncommon. In China goldfish 40+ years old have been recorded. Goldfish kept inside in aquariums should live 10+ years.
What happens to goldfish scales as they age?
A: This is a normal situation. Some goldfish change their scale coloration from orange to black or from black to orange as they age. Keep an eye on your goldfish, but don’t worry at the moment. However, if there are signs that their scales are pale and start to lose their brightness then you may have a problem.
What to do if your goldfish has a problem?
A: Most goldfish problems stem from one thing: poor water quality. You need to do a 30% water change and keep this up once a week. If things don’t get better in 2-3 days, visit the Goldfish Diseases page, check out for symptoms, see what you need to do to fight off the disease.
When do goldfish get aggressive with each other?
Unfortunately goldfish tend to get aggressive with each other and start nipping at other fish when they are stressed. This happens when they are not eating well, don’t have enough room to move about and it rarely happens to pick on other sick fish. As soon as you see goldfish become aggressive you need to separate them.
Can a goldfish stop growing in a small tank?
I heard that goldfish will stop themselves from growing when the tank that they are in is to small for them! but that can lead to future problems, I read up on a disease that fish get when the outside of them stops growing because of tank size but there insides don’t.
When to know if your goldfish has a disease?
If you’ve spotted something unusual about your goldfish and think it may have a disease, if you know your fish definitely does have a disease and you’re wondering how to treat it, or if you just want to learn about goldfish diseases and how to avoid them, then you’ve come to the right place!
What causes goldfish to clamp down on their fins?
Costia is a tiny parasite that may live on your goldfish and within the water of the tank for some time before it causes any problems. A goldfish with costia will develop slimy-looking patches over their gills and heads, and will tend to clamp their fins down close to their bodies.
What does it mean if your goldfish has dropsy?
Dropsy is a very serious condition affecting goldfish. If you notice your goldfish looking fat, swollen or “about to explode” then the problem is probably dropsy. Read this article to find out more about the symptoms of dropsy, what causes dropsy and how to treat it. Fin rot isn’t a disease in itself, but rather a symptom of disease or infection.
When a goldfish is dying?
Identify symptoms of a dying goldfish. The best time to check for signs of disease or death is before feeding. Breathing disorders: look for symptoms such as gasping for air, rapid breathing, skimming the surface of the tank water, or lying at the bottom of the tank, which may indicate disease or poor quality water.
