How to care Gold fish

The most popular aquarium fish is Goldfish. There are many types of goldfishes available in pet store. The cute like fishes need medium maintenance but not good for beginners.

Required  Tank

                          Actually they need Lot's of space. They need 130 litters or 30 Gallons of water for each fish and add extra 15 gallons water for additional one more fish. If you take him/her smaller tank then they can't grow much. Many spices of goldfishes are can be Capt only in a pond. Some gold fish can be grow up to one foot or more larger.

Cycling your tank 

             Before adding adding a fish you should be cycle you tank properly.

Using gravels

               Large gravels are good for gold fish. Because they always dig into the gravels for food. If the gravels are small then it get caught in their throat.

Filter

Goldfish need a good filtration. A water filter should have 3 stages =Mechanical: for removing large particles such as fish waste or excess food , chemical= for removing odors, declarations, and other organics, and biological= to break down fish waste and ammonia with beneficial bacteria. It should also be rated for the size of your tank. If your tank is on the borderline between two sized filters, it is usually better to go with the larger filter. Having clean water and a functional, efficient filtration device will keep your goldfish content and healthy.

Water

            You can use RO water or you can use normal tap water. If going to use  tap water make shore that it is clorin free and if it contain clorin then use de-chlorinate or water conditioner.
Your water should contain :-
         Ammonia 0
         Nitrate 0
         pH  6.5-8.25

Let the water temperature change as the seasons change. Goldfish don't like temperatures over 75°F (24°C), but they appear to like seasonal changes where the temperature dips to the high 50s or 60s (15-20°C) in the winter. Understand that goldfish will not eat below 50-55°F (10-14°C).
A good thermometer makes this pretty easy. There are two types to choose from: those that hang inside and those that hang outside. Both should be accurate enough, but I like the ones that hang on the inside better.

If you're not breeding your goldfish, a steady temperature all year-round of 74°F (23°C) is golden. If you are breeding your goldfish, simulate the seasons (goldfish spawn in the spring). Start off by lowering the temperature ("must be winter") to somewhere between 50°F (10°C) and 54°F (12°C). Then, when it's baby-making time, up it to between 68°F (20°C) and 74°F (23°C) gradually. The goldfish will be cued to then lay their eggs.

Clean Your tank

                  Clean your tank at least once every week. Gold fishes produces huge wastage may you water filter cant remove it. A clean fish tank Mensa healthy and happy gold fish.To clean your fish tank don't use soap, detergent, glass cleaner or any chemicals they are harmful for your fishes. Use only tap or regular drinking water for cleaning process. After adding water use water conditioner.if you don't have then Buy a water conditioner at a pet store and put in the amount it says on the label.

Test your water

                  Using water testing kit monitor your water condition regularly and maintain Ammonia and nitrite levels at 0. A range of pH 6.5-8.25 is fine.

How to feed Goldfish properly

                 To know about best  techniques of feeding Goldfish click here ( How feed goldfish properly )

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