How can I make my goldfish happy?

5 steps to a happier goldfish!

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Get your goldfish a friend!
Don’t turn the lights on and off suddenly.
Avoid banging the tank and making loud noises.
Feed a variety of foods.
Make the tank interesting.

How long do yellow goldfish live?

Goldfish can live for long periods of time if they are fed a varied diet and housed in proper water conditions. The average lifetime of a goldfish is ten to fifteen years. The longest-lived goldfish on record lived to age 43. The oldest living goldfish was Tish, won by a UK family at a funfair.

What decorations do goldfish like?

bridges.
plants.
rocks.
driftwood.
models of shipwrecks.
castles.
other sea creatures, both real and mythical.
random objects such as models of cars.

How do I know if my goldfish is happy?

Do not have white spots or blemishes on their body; do not have fins that are torn or ragged, and do not eyes that are bulging (unless you have a Bubble Eye Goldfish). Are expanding their gills regularly — but not rapidly — to take in water and oxygen. Are brightly colored with vibrant scales.

Are yellow goldfish easy to take care of?

Yellow goldfish are very hardy and easy to care for, perfectly suitable for indoor or outdoor fish keeping, with an ideal water temperature around 70F.

Where can I buy a canary yellow goldfish?

With the increasing popularity of the yellow goldfish they can be found pretty easily at your local fish dealer or even a search online will yield some fish dealers who would be happy to ship your canary yellow goldfish right to your door! Like any new fish the yellow goldfish still needs to be acclimated to its new pond or tank.

What kind of tank does a fancy goldfish like?

Most Goldfish enjoy being kept in a species only tank. They display schooling behaviors and will swim around socially when kept in groups. It is best to only keep Fancy Goldfish with other peaceful Goldfish varieties because they swim slower so they cannot escape from aggressive fish.

Can goldfish survive in cold water?

Sure, goldfish can survive (at least for short periods of time) in waters ranging from near-freezing to tropical. That does not, however, mean that it’s easy for them to endure daily, steep temperature change. Goldfish require a heater (set to around 68°F) to ensure temperature stability.