Hello everyone, today we are going to discover the secrets of the goldfish, detail its needs and finally explain its behavior.
His secrets
The goldfish is actually a far cry from the image of a small fish confined in a spherical bowl, and here we will explain what it really is.
Its size
Goldfish can actually grow up to 30 cm. Confining them to a small spherical bowl is very bad for them, because they will dwarf them, which will be very painful for them, because their organs will continue to grow inside them.
Its habitat
Goldfish live mainly in a pond or large aquarium. The spherical bowl, in addition to causing dwarfism, is a vector of great stress for them, and stress can cause many diseases such as white spots or dropsy, which can be fatal.
Genetic modifications
The goldfish that we know do not exist in nature. Indeed, they have all undergone rigorous selection in order to be the cutest possible. However, some species are very fragile because of these genetic modifications, such as the oranda , especially those that are a little "balls," and the ranchu to name a few.
Cleaning
Cleaning the aquarium does not have to be done every day. The aquarium does not need to be squeaky clean, quite the opposite; deposits and algae are important for oxygenating the water. It should be cleaned once every 2 or 3 days. Do not empty all the water, but only a quarter.
Age
Goldfish don't normally live for just two weeks. In fact, they can live between 10 and 15 years with the right care.
Food
Goldfish are omnivores, which means they eat everything, just like us; however, they still need a balanced diet. Flakes should be avoided because they are too fatty. You can give them peas, salad, mosquito larvae, which are usually found in stores where fish are sold, as well as fish kibble.
Their need
Now that we have detailed the secrets of goldfish, let's turn to their needs.
Goldfish, as mentioned above, need a large aquarium of at least 50 to 100 liters per fish. The aquarium should contain fine gravel and real plants. As also mentioned above, they need a balanced diet and regular but not too frequent water changes. We will see their other needs.
Day-night cycle
Lamps are essential for goldfish because they provide them with a day-night cycle just like in their natural habitat.
To be stimulated
Goldfish are far from being stupid and uninteresting. They love humans, they need to be petted, to be shown interest, a bit like dogs and cats. They can even be playful and do choreographies when they see us. All this is essential, because they can become depressed if we deprive them of stimulation.
Their behavior
Now that we have seen their needs, let us turn to their behavior which we will explain.
Goldfish all have their own personalities; however, they all exhibit certain behaviors that we will detail and explain here.
My fish is digging in the gravel
This behavior is completely normal; in fact, goldfish like to dig through the gravel in search of food, which is why it is essential to have some in your aquarium.
My goldfish dances when he sees me
Goldfish do little choreographies when they see humans, and especially when they see their owner, simply because they love humans and love you.
My goldfish is listless
Apathy can be caused by two things, either illness or depression. In this case, try to see if he has other signs that could indicate what he has. If it is depression, they may change color and become completely black.
My goldfish is harassing other fish
Some goldfish can be territorial and therefore unpleasant with other fish; however, this behavior is rare.
Conclusion
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