Tips to getting the right GoldfishGoldfish are a temperate breed that can be found in cool streams, lakes, and ponds throughout Asia and part of Eastern Europe. However, the ones you will buy for your tank have been bred in captivity. Once youve decided that the Goldfish is the right one for you you will need to find the right kind of goldfish. Take your time and find out more, rather than just rush out and...

How do you build a goldfish pond outdoors?The tools you will need are a shovel, pond liner and underlayment, a long enough rope, coping stones and decorations, plants, a pump (you will need a pump to run a filter, fountain, or waterfall and it will keep the water circulating and the plants healthy), a filter system and some cooperative friends or family members. Now you can get started.Time to chooseSeveral...

Whats the best food for your Goldfish?Goldfish need food that is a combination of carbohydrates and vitamins to help them grow and fight disease. They particularly need vitamin A to make their colors look bright. They do need protein but just about 12% so that they can build muscle. In the natural habitat, Goldfish mainly feed on plants. They eat a fiber diet that includes algae, grasses and aquatic plants in...

When goldfish swim up to the glass of the tank, does it mean they are smart enough to recognize people?Goldfish sure are smart not in the sense as dogs are, but they are smart. They will swim up to meet you probably because they think you are going to feed them. They might not be able to differentiate between one person and the other but they do know that the people they live with are the caregivers. Know that...

Key Facts:Size: MediumHeight: 51 – 61 cm (20 – 24 inches)Weight: 27 – 37 kg (60 – 80 lb)Life Span: 12 yearsGrooming: Fairly demandingExercise: DemandingFeeding: DemandingTemperament: Intelligent & caringCountry of Origin: EnglandAKC Group: SportingPhysical Characteristics:General Appearance: Solid, laid-back and gentle.Colour: Any shade of gold or cream.Coat: The outercoat is flat...

Let me introduce my dogs. I have 3, Nikki and Benny are my therapy dogs, and Dukie is my blind dog. Nikki is a 1 1/2 year golden retriever and Benny is my 5 year old black lab. Dukie is now 10 years and also a black lab.Today I saw a picture of a ceramic rabbit statue for the garden; boy did it bring back loving memories. It also made me think of the importance of training your dog. That is why I am writing...

Words: 361Glowlight TetraBrings live to your community tanksMany freshwater fish-keepers have a warm spot in their heart for a little fish with a big name, the 1 -inch hemigrammus erythrozonus or mush easier to say, the glowlight tetra. Like its little cousin, the neon tetra, the glowlight is an easy fish to keep in a community tank. In fact, many neon keepers, tired of battling neon disease, move towards the...

Ginger (a.k.a. “Redpuss”) is a half-ginger, half white, 12-year-old tom who suffered some bad health problems last year, including cat flu, 6 rotten teeth (with accompanying toothache) and associated chronic infection, a septic lip, ear mites, skin allergies and a heart murmur. His story is documented at the Help Save Ginger page (http://www.just-pet-cats.com/help-save-ginger.html), if you’d...

All of us have a friend or relative who loves their dog. They carry pictures in their wallets or purses, take vacations with their pet and talk about them all the time.Buying a gift for someone who loves their dog can be daunting with all the possibilities. Here is some help narrowing down the options available for gift giving to a pet owner.1. Create Your Own Gift – If you are creative this is the most...

Trimming your dogs nails is not usually considered sharing quality time with your beloved pet. But when done often enough, with the proper technique, and rewards for your dogs good behavior, it should be one of those regular grooming events that your dog will tolerate if not look forward to.If not done often enough, with proper technique, and reward- training, it can be frightening and even painful for your...