Goldfish Breeding Tubercles

Goldfish Breeding Tubercles

Goldfish Breeding Tubercles (Carassius auratus auratus)  Whatare they and what are they for? Jennie Connelly 2012  Breeding tubercles are keratin-based skin nodules found on male goldfish.  They most often occur on the leading rays of the...

Fish Room Tour

Fish Room Tour

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSO1DE6kjTA I finally have the fish room I’ve always wanted! My 15’x10′ balcony is home to my 25-30 goldfish and their quickly-growing fry. My group of fish includes 6 calico...

The Perfect Rack for 40 Gallon Tanks

The Perfect Rack for 40 Gallon Tanks

I found this shelving unit from Lowe’s that fits two 40 gallon breeder tanks perfectly.  This means no more tanks on the floor of my dining room!  This is only half of the shelf, it can actually hold four tanks.  It’s nice because...

Easy DIY Brine Shrimp Hatchery

Easy DIY Brine Shrimp Hatchery

Many types of baby fish, including goldfish, grow best on a diet of live baby brine shrimp.  Baby fish, also called “fry” eat baby brine shrimp readily because the movements of the shrimp entice them to eat.  Baby brine shrimp are...