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Do big goldfish eat smaller goldfish?
The short answer would be, “No, they don’t eat each other”. Goldfish tend to browse for food, eating mostly what are bite-sized morsels, of anything edible. But, if they happen to come across small fish (e.g. baby goldfish), they do not discern, and they will eat it if they can catch it.
Why is my goldfish biting my other goldfish?
The most common cause of a goldfish being territorial is if they are jealous of other fish in the tank or if the tank is too small. Territorial behavior is distinguished by chasing and nipping other goldfish away from a certain area in the tank.
Can small and large goldfish live together?
The tiny 1.5-inch long White Cloud Minnow isn’t an obvious pick for a goldfish tank, since their small size puts them at risk of being eaten. A large group of 10 to 20 in a spacious goldfish tank, however, often works out well because the slower goldfish can’t keep up with the school!
Can you put different size goldfish together?
Goldfish of different sizes can be kept together, however, commons, comets and shubunkins may become too boisterous for smaller fancy goldfish as they grow and may need to be separated. Always consult an aquarium expert before adding any new fish to your aquarium.
Why is my goldfish killing my other fish?
Competition over resources. Even if your tank is very spacious, goldfish will sometimes fight and bully each other if they are in competition for resources such as food. Live plants within the tank can provide an excellent supplementary source of food for goldfish, as well as providing hiding places for smaller fish.
How do you tell if my goldfish are fighting or playing?
If you notice one goldfish chasing another goldfish all the time, or biting them, then they are fighting. If this is happening in your tank, you’ll need to do something about it.
Can you put new goldfish in with old ones?
Introducing a New Goldfish to a Tank The best way to transfer a new goldfish into its new home is to leave the fish in the oxygen and water filled bag that the pet store employee put your new pet into. Simply place it directly into the goldfish bowl or tank and wait until the water temperatures are equal.
Will goldfish eat dead goldfish?
Do Goldfish Eat Dead Fish? If a fish dies in the tank there is a good chance that the goldfish will try to eat it as a way to remove it from their home. They act fast too, so if a fish dies in your tank the goldfish may already begin to eat at it before you get a chance to remove it.