How many times do you change goldfish water?

Generally speaking, you should change some of your goldfish's tank water once per week. We say “generally speaking”, because you will need to do more regular water changes in some situations.
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How do I change my goldfish water?

The 6 Steps for Goldfish Nano and Small Tank Water Changes are:
  1. Shut it down. Turn off the heater, filter, and other tank electronics. ...
  2. Vacuum/siphon. Using the gravel vacuum, create suction. ...
  3. Prepare clean water. ...
  4. Toss the old water. ...
  5. Add clean water. ...
  6. Restart. ...
  7. Shut it down. ...
  8. Connect the tubing.
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How long can goldfish live in tap water?

Goldfish cannot survive longer than a few minutes in untreated tap water. It will kill them almost instantly as it burns their lungs. If the pH level of your tap water is fine for a goldfish to survive (7.2-7.6), then it is safe.
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Do goldfish need air bubbles?

Yes, Goldfish needs air. Though it's commonly known that goldfish need water to survive, they're also dependent on fresh air. That's because a goldfish's internal organs rely on oxygen to function properly.
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How often should you feed goldfish?

Feed 2-3 times daily. It is important to avoid overfeeding goldfish as this can cause indigestion and/or contaminate the tank. In terms of the amount to feed, a good rule of thumb is to only feed an amount that the goldfish can consume in under two minutes or only feed as much as the size of the goldfish's eye.
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Can goldfish live in tap water?

Goldfish can only live in tap water when it has been properly treated to remove harmful chemicals. What is this? Tap water contains chemicals that will kill all of the 'good bacteria' in your tank. Good bacteria develops through a process called cycling, which we talk about in more detail here.
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Why are my fish dying after water change?

Because the fish live in the water and the changes happen gradually, they adjust to it. When a sudden, large water change occurs, it causes such a drastic shift in the water parameters that the fish often cannot tolerate it and they die.
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Do goldfish need water conditioner?

A very small amount of chlorine helps disinfect the water, protecting people from waterborne diseases. However, this same amount of chlorine can burn a goldfish's gills. This means that tap water requires aquarium water conditioners before it is goldfish-safe.
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Is 50 water change too much?

The benefits of water changes must be balanced by the stress caused by a sudden change of your tank's water chemistry. If tank water has similar pH, GH and KH as tap water, changing 50% (or more) of the water at one time will not affect fish.
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Is it OK to do a full water change?

Completely replacing the water in the fish tank is a bad idea because it will remove beneficial bacteria that live in the tank and reset the nitrogen cycle, which could kill your fish. If you regularly clean your tank, doing a partial water change is the best option.
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How do I know if my goldfish is happy?

Your fish are happy and healthy when they:
  1. Swim actively throughout the entire tank, not just hanging out or laying at the bottom, floating near the top or hiding behind plants and ornaments.
  2. Eat regularly and swim to the surface quickly at feeding time.
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Do goldfish need light?

Goldfish do not rely on lighting as plants do, but it is still important to give them a day and night cycle. This will help their eye development and provide them with the light requirements that they would receive in the wild.
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Can goldfish live in filtered tap water?

Can Goldfish Live In Tap Water? Tap water is the most commonly used water in goldfish tanks. So YES, goldfish can live in tap water as long as it's been treated with a water conditioner first.
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Should I feed my fish after a water change?

Basically performing water changes while the fish are digesting food is risky, food sitting in the gut can lead to internal problems. We Recommend that water changes are done at least 2 hour after feeding, and the fish are not feed for at least 1 hour after a water change.
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What kills fish in a tank?

Ammonia and nitrite are just two of many common problems that you might come across while caring for an aquarium and both can harm your fish. A number of things can lead to ammonia, such as fish waste, leftover food rotting at the bottom of the tank, and dead fish not being removed promptly.
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How often should I clean my fish tank?

Depending on how many fish you have, and how messy they are, most tanks require cleaning about once every two weeks. Cleaning should involve: ✔ Siphoning the gravel to remove any debris and uneaten food, and changing about 10-15% of the water. ✔ Check the filter is working correctly.
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Is bottled water OK for fish?

Not exactly. Bottled water is typically either well water, filtered water or spring water. It may have gone through filters that remove some of its beneficial components, or it may have extra minerals that are unhealthy for fish. You would need to test and adjust it before using it in your tank.
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Can goldfish live without air pump?

As it has been stated, goldfish do not always require an air pump to survive. It can do well in a tank that is well oxygenated for as long as it normally can. As long as there is enough surface movement that translates to oxygen, then the goldfish can live just fine without an air pump.
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Do goldfish need a heater?

All Goldfish are temperate fish and don't absolutely require a heater, unlike fish like Discus that come from the steamy tropics. But Fancy Goldfish sometimes can't take sudden shifts in temperature like their ancestors can and almost never down to near-freezing.
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Is it OK to feed goldfish once a day?

Until they are one year old, you should feed goldfish 2 or 3 times per day. Once they are older than one year, you should feed goldfish just once per day. There are, however, a number of factors that could lead you to adjust this schedule. Also, the type and amount of goldfish food you feed your goldfish is important.
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Should I add salt to my goldfish tank?

Maintaining a low level of salt in your tank not only treats ugly goldfish diseases. It prevents them. An aquarium salt treatment can also be used regularly to reduce goldfish stress and stimulate slime coat production. Plus, salt can kill off parasites harmful to goldfish, nipping one problem in the bud!
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Do goldfish like moving water?

Many goldfish seem to enjoy areas of faster moving water that they can play in. This is best coupled with calm areas with little to no current. Keep in mind that water movement is going to help reduce stagnation, increase filtration efficiency, and increase dissolved oxygen in the water.
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How do I play with my goldfish?

You can actually interact with your goldfish by teaching them to swim through hoops and push balls around. You can also feed them with your fingers. Playing with your goldfish is a fun and engaging way to enjoy owning a pet fish.
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