Freshwater Fish

Goldfish are very popular with freshwater aquarium hobbyists around the world! Highly adaptable to diverse and fluctuating water conditions, these fish are fast swimmers, voracious eaters, and generally easy to care for. This begs the question, ‘which goldfish species is the hardiest?’ The common or standard goldfish is often considered to be the hardiest of […]

Guppies are a popular freshwater fish in the aquarium hobbyist world. Their vibrant colors and active nature make them a highly sought-after commodity. But what about their temperaments – do they bully each other in captivity? Male guppies will bully each other, especially it there aren’t any females in the tank. A dominant female guppy

Mollies a popular aquarium fish. Native to the warm tropical waters off the coast of Florida and Hawaii – as well as the freshwater streams and coastal brackish waters of Mexico – their active nature combined with their interesting behaviors and unique personalities make them highly sought after by experienced aquarium hobbyists. But are they

Angelfish have long been a favorite among aquarium hobbyists. Their elegant and graceful movements along with their vibrant, colorful patterns make them a great addition to any freshwater tank. But what about their demeanor? Are they aggressive and could they attack or potentially kill each other in a community tank environment? Since angelfish are a

If you have multiple goldfish in an aquarium or pond, you may be curious as the when they’ll start breeding. Goldfish spawn indoors in a heated aquarium or outdoors in a pond when the temperature reaches at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit (or 15 degrees Celsius). As to when you can expect this to happen, well

Perhaps you’ve recently purchased a goldfish and are now wondering if it’s a boy or a girl? Or maybe you want to breed goldfish and need to know how to distinguish the males from the females when purchasing them from a pet store? Well, there are ways to physically determine the gender of your goldfish

Perhaps you have goldfish in an aquarium and are now thinking about moving them to an outdoor pond. Though this process is entirely possible, especially if you live in a warmer climate, it can be challenging with regards to how and why it should be done. Right now, you may be wondering how it affects

When you see goldfish in a pet shop, they’re often swimming about in a tiny fishbowl. While this may seem okay to most people, experienced aquarium hobbyists know that goldfish should only be kept in such a small space temporarily. Perhaps you have a 10-gallon tank and are wondering if (and how many) goldfish can