Welcome to Goldfish Paradise

The Goldfish Paradise Society is a global community of goldfish enthusiasts that share a common bond: our affection for goldfish and our desire to share our knowledge/experiences to further goldfish health and well-being.

Members range from the greenest novice to the most seasoned veteran aquariast. Our aim is to provide goldfish enthusiasts with a wealth of information, advice, and experiences to ensure that they and their beloved pet(s) share many rewarding years, if not decades together.

Come join our vibrant and developing community and take part in shaping it into the premiere online goldfish resource.


Ask Rick Column

Question of the Month: 

Hi Rick!

I'm confused! There seems to be so much debate when it comes to what is and isn't ok to keep with goldfish. Could you elaborate about the suitability of the following?:

- I would like to control algae (the magnetic scrapers don't work well at all on my acrylic tanks) but I don't know if it is ok to keep a busynosed (dwarf) pleco with my goldies? These are the ones mentioned most often as being compatib... 

Feature Article: Shading to Increase Water (and Oxygen) Circulation in Ponds during the Summer

(retired) Aquarium Supervisor (l984-l998) J. L. Scott Aquarium Biloxi, Ms 39530

Original to Aquarticles

Introduction and Background
For ponds where electricity is too far away, or is not available, or is too expensive, one needs a way to get reliable partial or complete turn over (circulation) of the water in the pond in order to distribute dissolved oxygen to various levels in the pond to maintain healthy fish d... 

Weekly Cartoon by casper_yeow
Goldfish "Pick Me Up"


Goldfish humor cartoon

*NB: Contrary to popular belief, goldfish do not belong in fishbowls.
Test your goldfish knowledge
New goldfish quiz has been uploaded (June 21, 2003). Have you tested your goldfish knowledge? Goldfish Quiz
Random Goldfish Tip/Trivia
Goldfish Tip/Trivia Image "Tip: Make sure to have hiding places in your tank. Goldfish have no irises so they get startled when lights are turned on suddenly. By hiding in the dark for a while, their eyes will adjust eventually."
-Skippyette