Topics of Interest to "Goldfish People"

These topics are selected based both on personal interest and questions that I have received from others. Some of these are quite speculative (that is, flaky), others I think should be of general interest. If you have a good idea for something that belongs here, send a note (or better yet a submission).

Advanced Care Ideas and Information

Once you have gotten past the initial stages of setting up a tank and establishing it, here are some more in-depth looks at some of the long term considerations.

• Opinions and experiences with filters
• Getting biofiltration going without fish
• Water quality and nitrates
• Water quality test kits for goldfish keepers
• Plants for the Goldfish Aquarium
• Controlling algae in the goldfish pond or aqarium
• Reviews of Goldfish Books and how to get them
• Telling the sex of goldfish
• What to do when you go on vacation
• Considerations and advice for moving goldfish
• Observations on feeding a variety of foods
• Ideas on ways to save money on containers for goldfish

Goldfish Breeding and Rearing

What I have learned about breeding goldfish, including detailed methods and photos from my first spawning in 1997.

• Introduction - Breeding Goldfish
• Selecting pairs of goldfish
• Equipment for spawning
• Spawning the fish
• Early fry care
• Brine shrimp production
• First culling
• Weaning to prepared food
• Dealing with disease
• Filtering and aeration
• Conclusion - Lessons learned
• Ranchu-Specific Issues

Breeding: A Few 1999 Updates

• Hand spawning fertility
• My fry illness problems
• An improved brine shrimp hatchery

Speculation and Innuendo ;)

Odd ball stuff that you may find interesting and hopefully thought provoking.

• Estimating the mass of your fish, based on length
• Exploring possible relationships between tank capacity and fish length
• Lionheads vs. Ranchu: what's the difference?