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My fish go outside as soon as the temperatures allow the water to not freeze with a small fountain running, they return indoors as late as possible in the fall. Goldfish are prey animals and like lots of hiding places. Don’t use any rough decorations if you have fancy goldfish with impaired vision. .My hus- band and I knew we had the health issues licked when we emptied our outdoor pond one fall and our goldfish had reproduced giving us twice the number of fish we had in the spring. Ammonia in the water is colorless and odorless. Change part of the water at least weekly. Replace 30 to 40 percent of the water with tap water treated with an anti-chlorine chemical if you do not have a filter. This is only the case in my outdoor ponds. There are chemical strips you can purchase to monitor your aquarium or pond’s ammo- nia levels. An aquarium filter appropriate to your tank size ensures quality water and allows water changes of only10 to 15% weekly. Goldfish prefer quiet water with- out a current so don’t go overboard with your filter size. I don’t know why, but I have been asked really often recently if I treat fish Goldfish specific foods are high in carbohydrates, -al in my veterinary practice. Only once in though some better quality goldfish foods tend to con- the past twenty-three years have I got- tain more protein and less complex carbohydrates, so ten to be a fish veterinarian. Together, your fish absorb more nutrients and produce less waste the client and I successfully eliminated (same as a quality dog food). You can over feed goldfish. a parasite from his breeding cichlids (a Feed the fish only as much as they can eat in two min- tropical fish originating in Africa) us- utes twice daily. Err on the too little food side rather than ing a cat dewormer. My knowledge the too much food side. Goldfish can survive up to two of proper fish care is limited and I weeks without food. Some fancy goldfish breeds have am not a fish vet. I like fish, especially swim bladder problems and struggle to control their goldfish, and these happy little pets buoyancy. Experts associate these problems with gulp- have reached fifty years of age in cap- ing air when the fish eat at the water surface. Feed these tivity with the right care. fish below the water line or soak floating food to make it float lower. Goldfish are omnivorous and eat anything, With enough space and clean wa- supplement the dry diet with tiny quantities of vegeta- ter, goldfish will quickly grow up to bles such as spinach or romaine lettuce. Remove uneat- twelve inches in length. The problem is en food within an hour so it can’t decompose. goldfish are messy fish producing toxic amounts of ammonia waste. This is why While you are never going to cuddle your fish like a furry goldfish should not be kept with other pet, a goldfish will get to know its caregiver and come fish species, and rather than the common to be hand fed or just to visit on the side of the tank or aquarium rule one inch of fish to one gallon a pond. One website describes teaching goldfish tricks. of water, a single goldfish will need ten gal- Records of goldfish kept as pets extend back to Chinese lons of water to thrive. Six to eight gallons of Buddhists in the seventh century, so do some research water per goldfish is the minimum. The clas- and enjoy a “finny” friend. sic goldfish in the bowl is not healthy for the pet and stunts its growth. Goldfish like cool Jennifer L. Scott, D.V.M. water at 18 to 23 C. 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Life is always more fun when shared! Starter Ingredients DO NOT use metal bowls or spoons and DO NOT refrigerate 1 package active dry yeast 1 cup milk 250 ml 1 cup flour 250 g 1 cup sugar 250 g Dissolve yeast in a small amount of warm water.