How to Keep Goldfish Long Live and Healthy

Basically it is an Asian fish. People like to keep them at home in small size as well as in large size. It is also used as sea food not just in Asia, but also in west. Goldfish is very cute fish in golden color. It may be in combination with red, orange, black and brown color. If you want to do fishing of goldfish then be careful because ill and sick goldfish can cause of so many dangerous diseases, like body fungus, anchor worm, flukes, cloudy eyes, ulcers etc. Improper fins and tail can cause of bacterial infections. Below mentioned tips will help you to prevent goldfish from diseases and keep them healthy in healthy atmosphere at home. If we provide them healthy, sufficient and proper atmosphere, they can live about 50 year.

Goldfish Atmosphere and Water Temperature

For a golden fish care, first of all it is necessary that keep them in classic bowl. If it is in large size then keep them in tank or pool. They like to swim in squander water so provide them healthy deep and cool water to have adventure. Like other all fishes, goldfish also requires a specific water temperature to be healthy and active. Their tank temperature should be between 65 and 68 degree. For this purpose, use a thermometer. If you keep them in above 72 degree temperature, it can cause your fish heart damage, nerve damage and can seriously obstruct the resistant system due to the oxygen deprivation.

Water Needs

Keep your goldfish in at least 10 gallon water but keep in mind that minimum 8 gallon of water is sufficient for each goldfish. In sufficient space your goldfish will be healthy. Always use filter to change fish tank water after every 10 to 15 days. Create fancy atmosphere for your fancy goldfish.

Goldfish Healthy Diet

Do not forget that goldfish eats anything that it is provided. So give them a variety and high carbohydrate foods. Many fish foods are available in fresh form while some are in frozen condition. They need to feed only once a day. Provide them proper food on proper time and make your fish healthy and long live. It will also make their resistance system stronger.

Hiding Space

Like some other fishes, they also need some place to hide. But be aware that sharp and rough condition decoration may damage your fish’s health. About 50 to 75 percent space should be spare of your tank in which your fish can hide. This will also save them from several diseases.

Goldfish Companions

Goldfish can never live alone in one tank. So provide those same species companions or at least someone that has similar temperament and requirements. Otherwise they can injure each other. There are a lot of fancy fishes that can live together. You can also use an artificial soft fish as goldfish companion.