Goldfish are omnivorous and should be fed a diverse diet for them to attain maximum growth, color, and life potential. Aquarium salt, while optional, is a useful treatment for sores, infections, parasites, and functions as a precautionary measure against disease organisms as it stimulates the fish’s production of slime coating.ģ) Float the bag within the bowl for about twenty minutes to acclimate the fish to room temperature.Ĥ) After twenty minutes release the goldfish into the bowl and fill the bowl within two inches from the top. This is the last time the gravel will be cleaned.Ģ) Fill the bowl halfway with room temperature tap water add the water conditioner, the liquid bacteria, and the aquarium salt. These include comets, black moors, ranchus, shubunkins, celestial eyes, and orandas.Įquipment – bowl, gravel, water conditioner, food, liquid biological bacteria, aquarium salt (optional), air pump (optional)ġ) Rinse both the bowl and the gravel with regular tap water thoroughly. Because of selective breeding, there are many different classifications of goldfish based upon their color, body shape, eyes, and finnage. The new “gold” variety became so popular, that during the Song Dynasty of China it was forbidden for anyone outside of the imperial family to keep goldfish with golden hues.ĭuring the 17th century the goldfish was introduced to Europe and because of their popularity, quickly spread to North America.
Because of a dominant genetic mutation, some of these carp began displaying orange/yellow colors rather than their natural gray tones. The modern goldfish is a tamed version of a gray-brown carp native to East Asia.
Historians believe that goldfish were amongst the first fish to be domesticated in China around the 9th century.
Congratulations on your new pet! The following are some basic guidelines to help your fish live a long, healthy life.
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