Coldwater fish species and all you need to know information to keep these pet fish in a home aquarium or garden pond.
Hundreds of cold-water fish species to look and learn all about. Coldwater fish from all over the world are covered in this section and lots of information on their care needs.
If you notice that a koi is expanding rapidly, you may be bracing yourself for the flip-flap of little fins sometime soon! The sudden bloating of a laden female koi certainly does give the impression that baby fish are well on the way! Despite this fecundity being known as ‘pregnant koi’, all is not what …
Koi fish are ferocious eaters and will eat anything that comes into contact with the water. However, as Koi fish average about 3 feet in size, they typically have their sights set on larger prey than Mosquito Larvae. If you’d like your Koi fish to consume greater amounts of mosquito larvae, decrease their food just …
Anyone who has ever kept Coldwater fish or owned a pond will know that these beautiful fish the Oranda Goldfish (Carrassius auratus) are not your average Goldfish. These beautiful fish develop a large crown or wen as it’s also known on the top of their head giving them a distinctive look from your normal Goldfish. These …
If you are considering feeding worms to your goldfish, you will be pleased to know that they will love them! But is the question ‘Can Goldfish eat worms‘ worth looking into? These freshwater cyprinids are one of the world’s best-loved aquarium fish, and despite their reputation for low-maintenance handling and feeding, they can really come into …
Yes! If you are looking to supply your goldfish with a little variety in their diet, bloodworms are an excellent choice. Though many flaked and pelleted fish feeds are nutritionally balanced, supplementing the diet with a range of foods will enhance the growth and color of your goldfish. We hope this short article will familiarise …
If you have ever owned a Goldfish, you’ll understand that sometimes for whatever reason these fish suddenly don’t fit into our busy lifestyles. Maybe you’re getting ready to move and you don’t have space or the time to take care of one. That’s when the question poses; What to do with unwanted Goldfish? If you …
We tackle the question ‘Can Goldfish eat bread?’ as it’s commonly asked. As the ‘piggies’ of the aquarium, Goldfish can, and absolutely will eat bread, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they should. After all, not all foods are suitable for every species of fish, and Goldfish are no different! Being omnivores, Goldfish can eat a …
It’s fair to say that Goldfish are one of the most popular pet fish kept by pet owners and aquarists. Feeding your fish is one of the most rewarding parts of owning a pet fish. What to feed your goldfish has long been a topic of conversation, we were recently asked if Goldfish can eat …
Undoubtedly, Goldfish are by far the most popular species of pet fish that are kept in our homes today. Our 101 goldfish names list will help you name your pet fish. People keep them in bowls ( which we don’t recommend), besides our beds, aquariums in the living room, massive ponds, and pools in our …
Like you, I have seen many goldfish in my time and plenty of unusual cold water fish but this Panda Telescope is one of the strangest looking I have ever seen. I know there are some strange and weird fish in the sea but cold water fish are all very similar in shape, size and …
Have you ever noticed your goldfish at the top of their aquarium (Hopefully Not A Bowl) gasping for air? Often this can get overlooked because people think they’re just searching for food. Whilst this can often be the case, but not all the time, it could be a sign that all is not well in …
Within the fish keeping world, you’d be pretty hard pressed to find someone that hasn’t at one time or another kept the gorgeous Goldfish. They make an ideal fish for any novice and experts alike, and once you’ve kept one, well you can’t help but keep more. But, have you ever stopped to wonder what …
The Goldfish is one of the most common pet fish known to mankind. Even if you’re not well-versed in fish breeds, there’s a huge chance that you’ll recognize a goldfish if you see one since they’re often featured in books, movies and cartoons, swimming happily in their little bowls. Can goldfish live alone?- Goldfish can …
