According to a story on News 10’s website, fish experts believe that goldfish have been kept as pets for more than a thousand years. Originally kept near temples in China, goldfish are now one of the most popular pets in the world.
These fish are easy to care for and can make a great first pet for a child. They don’t need a filtration system or a heater, but having these extras can help keep their environment consistent.
Whether you are keeping them in a bowl or tank, make sure to choose a container that’s large enough for your fish to grow. A five or ten gallon tank leaves plenty of room for your fish as well as a few fun decorations. Make sure to thoroughly rinse anything you put in your fish tank, but never use soap. All fish are very sensitive to the residue left behind by cleaning products.
Keep your tank away from windows. The temperature fluctuations near a window can be deadly to your fish. A well cared for goldfish can live 15 to 25 years. The oldest known goldfish lived to be over 40 years old.
With 120 varieties of goldfish available, the choices seem endless. If you are looking for an easy to care for pet with an exotic look, think about a goldfish! Fun, easy and beautiful.
While we have had the pleasure of creating custom pet portraits of a few iguana’s and even a snake,we have not had gold fish or fish of any kind for a client..
That just doesn’t seem right since they’re one of the most popular pets in the world. So if you know a goldfish that would make a great subject, please let us know!
I didn’t realize that goldfish can live that long. 15 years is a long time for a little gold fish to swim around in circles.