![]() This is how Bettas are able to cope with very small fish bowls, and is often how they are displayed and sold. The ability to breathe air allows the Betta to survive in very warm water with little or no dissolved oxygen. Labyrinth fishes have a specialized breathing organ, called the labyrinth, which allows them to breathe air at the waters surface, somewhat like a primitive lung. Bettas are members of a group of fishes called Labyrinth fishes. Unlike most fish, the Betta does not solely rely on oxygen from the water it resides in, it has the ability to breathe air. The Betta is native to areas of Thailand, where they are exposed to times extreme rainfall and drought, which during times of drought can result in little more than a puddle to live in. Bettas are one of the most beautiful freshwater fishes that are available in the aquarium hobby their striking color and ornate finnage are quite remarkable.īettas are often chosen as prizes because of their ease of care, and ability to do well in very small amounts of water. ![]() The Betta fish, Betta splendens, is another commonly found “prize fish” that you may have the pleasure of become the new owners of. The best environment for goldfish is an under stocked aquarium with ample filtration and regular maintenance. Live plants can be used, although they will usually end up eaten as the fish get bigger. It is not recommended to keep goldfish in unfiltered bowls, although it is possible if frequent (usually bi-weekly) water changes are consistently done and the water remains aerated. As a result monitoring goldfish’s water conditions is very important. Goldfish tend to be messy fish, with a big appetite, which leads to large amounts of waste. Vegetable matter like algae sheets, cucumbers, or peas can be supplemented into the goldfish’s diet to help maintain optimal health. Avoid meaty foods, goldfish have a high vegetable requirement. Flakes or pellet formulas especially for goldfish are best. Goldfish are easy to feed as the will accept virtually any types of fish food. Goldfish can live up to 20 years given a proper diet and water conditions there have been recorded accounts of goldfish living into their 40’s Most types of goldfish will reach a maximum length of 6”- 8”, Comet and Shubunkin Goldfish can reach 12” or more. Goldfish will tolerate a wide range of pH values, from 6.0 to 8.0, so long as conditions are stable. Goldfish are commonly kept in outdoor ponds that will reach freezing temperatures in winter, provided it can not freeze solid, and a floating heater is used to insure constant gas exchange. ![]() Goldfish prefer aquarium water temperatures from 60 – 74 degrees. It is not recommended to mix goldfish with tropical fish (tetras, guppies, etc) due to differences in water quality and temperature preferences. There are little to no issues with aggression, aside from the odd individual or “nippier” variety. Goldfish are peaceful fish that do well with other breeds of goldfish or other cold water fish. Goldfish are seen as good luck symbols in many oriental cultures and some breeds even have religious roots the Celestial Eye goldfish were bred because monks believed their eyes looked towards the heavens. These different types of goldfish include the Oranda, Ryukin, Shubunkin, Comet, Lion head, Bubble eye and more. As the popularity of these fish grew, and they spread out from China, selective breeding of various mutations in the species has given rise to many different types of goldfish over the centuries. The farmers would then selectively breed these colored carp, over time this selective breeding lead to what we now know as the modern goldfish. A genetic mutation in some of the carp gave them a yellowish gold color. Farmers would impound carp as food fish, these carp where silver grey fish, like the wild carp found today. ![]() when domesticated fish keeping began in ancient China. The practice of keeping goldfish (Carassius auratus) dates back to as early as 970A.D. We’d like to take some time to review the most common fish found at your local carnival or fair. Every year we sell thousands of fish to carnivals as game prizes, and then find many people who need help with their new “prizes” after they get them home. What that brings to mind here at TFP are all the unsuspecting parents who have suddenly become the proud new owners of a pet fish that their kids have won as prizes in these games, and need to know how to take care of them. It is the time of year when carnivals and fairs pop up across the land, with games and rides and fun for all (well the kids anyway). ![]()
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