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About Ingot Goldfish
Goldfish Breeds, Useful Info

About Ingot Goldfish – The auspicious Chinese goldfish for wealth & prosperity

Since ancient times, the Chinese expression of “招财进宝” (pinyin: zhāo cái jìn bǎo) is widely used as greetings. These wordings are displayed as panels and motifs … Read More ›

Posted on December 18, 2018December 20, 2018
About the Shubunkins
Goldfish Breeds, Useful Info

About the Shubunkins – The goldfish that is called “The Poor Man’s Koi”

All goldfish breeds are man-made. Yeap, you heard me right. None of the goldfish breeds that you know actually existed naturally. The very first goldfish … Read More ›

Posted on August 28, 2018August 29, 2018
Dropsy on Goldfish
Disease, Useful Info

Dropsy on Goldfish – Why is my goldfish looking like a pine cone?

This is a pine cone. I don’t know about you, but pine cones remind me of Christmas… and I love Christmas! So I often associate … Read More ›

Posted on June 10, 2018June 11, 2018
Goldfish in a community tank - What to look out for?
Goldfish Care, Useful Info

Goldfish in A Community Tank – 5 basic questions when selecting tank mates

In my humble opinion, I think goldfish should be kept only with other goldfish. Taking this a step further, I actually feel more comfortable keeping … Read More ›

Posted on April 7, 2018April 7, 2018
Acclimate fish to a new aquarium
Goldfish Care, Useful Info

Acclimate Fish To A New Aquarium – Using the “Float the bag” method for goldfish

Whether you are stocking up for a new set up and cycled aquarium, or adding into your current goldfish family, there are a few things … Read More ›

Posted on March 29, 2018March 30, 2018
Sanitize the Fish Tank
Disease, Useful Info

5 Steps to Sanitize the Fish Tank – How to clean a fish tank with bleach

Whether you are setting up a used tank, having a fish disease outbreak or cleaning your quarantine tank, it is always advisable to sanitize it. … Read More ›

Posted on March 4, 2018March 14, 2018
About Pearlscale Goldfish
Goldfish Breeds, Useful Info

About Pearlscale Goldfish – 5 basic characteristics & 4 care tips

Fancy goldfish have been bred for centuries to achieve certain looks and characteristics. We have the Telescope goldfish with those big eyes, the Orandas with … Read More ›

Posted on February 18, 2018February 20, 2018
How many goldfish in a tank?
Goldfish Care, Useful Info

Goldfish Stocking – How many goldfish in a tank that you can keep?

A very common question in goldfish keeping is about goldfish stocking. No, no…this article is not about the garment that you wear on your feet … Read More ›

Posted on January 3, 2018January 5, 2018
Fish As The Gift
Goldfish Care, Useful Info

Fish As The Gift – 3 things to consider before you give goldfish as a present

With Christmas just around the corner, you must be scratching your head on what to buy for your family and friends.  You may have thought about giving … Read More ›

Posted on December 20, 2017December 21, 2017
Air Pump
Setting Up, Useful Info

Air Pumps for Fish Tanks – 3 reasons why you need them for your goldfish tanks

Air bubbles have always been associated with fish keeping. Don’t believe me? Well, try googling for kid’s drawings of a fish tank and you will … Read More ›

Posted on December 13, 2017December 14, 2017

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Alex Chong

I am a fish keeping enthusiast with an affinity towards goldfish. I have been keeping fish for many years. I am very passionate about this hobby and it has brought me a lot of joy. Of course, there are always the lessons learned as well. I guess the neverending learning process is what made this hobby so interesting for me and I hope to share them with you here. About my blog

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  • About Ingot Goldfish – The auspicious Chinese goldfish for wealth & prosperity
  • Behavioral Signs of A Sick Goldfish – The top 5 tell-tale behavior that your goldfish is unwell
  • Anself Solar Powered Pond Aerator – A review on an air pump for small pond aeration
  • About the Shubunkins – The goldfish that is called “The Poor Man’s Koi”
  • Dropsy on Goldfish – Why is my goldfish looking like a pine cone?

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