Chapter 1: What Is a Goldfish?

The History of Goldfish.

Classifying Goldfish.

The Basic Goldfish Body.

How Do Goldfish Swim?

How Do Goldfish Breathe?

A Goldfish’s Senses.

Chapter 2: (Almost) Endless Variety.

Flat Body Type.

Round or Egg-Shaped Body Type.

Chapter 3: Choosing Your Goldfish.

Goldfish and Other Tropical Fish.

Signs of a Healthy Goldfish.

Avoid Overcrowding.

How to Avoid Overcrowding.

Part II: Goldfish Habitats.

Chapter 4: Setting Up Your Aquarium.

Aquarium Tanks.

Light.

Heater.

Water Filters.

Aeration.

Other Accessories.

Setting Up Your Aquarium.

Aquascaping.

The Water.

The Nitrogen Cycle.

Bringing Your Goldfish Home.

Chapter 5: Aquarium Plants.

Why Live Plants?

Rooted Plants.

Bunched Plants.

Floating Plants.

Chapter 6: The Outdoor Goldfish Pond.

Where to Place the Pond.

Pond Size.

Types of Ponds.

Filtration.

The Fish.

Pond Plants.

Feeding.

Spawning and Breeding.

Cleaning the Pond.

Part III: Taking Care of Your Goldfish.

Chapter 7: Feeding Your Goldfish.

What Should I Feed My Goldfish?

How to Feed Your Fish.

A Sample Diet.

Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Aquarium.

General Maintenance.

Partial Water Changes.

Maintenance Checklist.

Chapter 9: Goldfish Diseases.

Signs of Illness.

Commercial Remedies.

The Hospital Tank.

Common Diseases.

Bacterial, Viral, and Fungal Infections.

Parasite Infestations.

Appendix: Learning More About Your Goldfish.

Books.

Magazines.

Internet.

Index.