Taking Care of Goldfish in a Pond
Goldfish are hardy fish that do well in outdoor ponds, but it is important to give them the care that they need. Attending to the goldfishes' dietary and environmental needs keeps them healthy and happy in your pond environment. Does this Spark an idea?
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Water Conditions
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Goldfish are tolerant of a wide variety of temperatures. Ideally, their pond hovers between 40 and 105 degrees Fahrenheit in temperature, and has a pH between 7 and 9, as they prefer their water more basic.
Food
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A wide variety of pellets and food sticks can be used to feed goldfish living in a pond, while small goldfish may be offered fish flakes. Feed them several times a day and feed them only the amount of food that they can eat within five minutes. This prevents the goldfish from overeating.
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Plants
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Grow plants in your pond to provide the goldfish with more oxygen. Plants also add an attractive element to the pond and allow your goldfish to rest in a protected location where they are not visible to predators.
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