{"product_id":"goldfish-feeder-fish","title":"Goldfish Feeder Fish","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGoldfish Feeder Fish - Reliable Live Food or a Hardy Pet Goldfish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoldfish Feeder Fish are small, hardy common goldfish most often purchased as a live food source for larger predatory fish and reptiles, offering keepers of oscars, larger cichlids, turtles and monitors a convenient, affordable feed option. They're bred and conditioned the same way as any of our standard stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's worth noting these are simply young common goldfish, and if you'd rather not use them as feed, they are just as capable of being raised on as a normal, hardy pet goldfish. Left to grow, they are cold-water tolerant, easy to care for, and can reach 20-30 cm or more given a suitably large long-term tank or pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt N8 Aquatics, our fish are carefully raised and conditioned to ensure healthy stock suited to home aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eSpecies Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Sold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small feeder size, 2-4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-30 cm+ if grown on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 L minimum if kept long-term\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, hardy, cold-water tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-24°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0-8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eIdeal Habitat and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf raising these on rather than using as feed, a spacious, well-filtered tank or pond will be needed long-term given their eventual large adult size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-24°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0-8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular water changes; higher bioload as fish grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn easy omnivorous diet suits this hardy species whether used as feed or raised as a pet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoldfish flake as a staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoldfish pellet as an alternative or supplement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly used as a live food source for larger predatory fish and reptiles, though just as viable to keep as a standard pet goldfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable tankmates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther common goldfish (if raised on)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge predatory fish and reptiles (as a feed source)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWhy Buy From N8 Aquatics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully raised aquarium fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, well-conditioned stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong genetics and vibrant colouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreeder support if you have questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder in Central Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure you are able to collect your fish before placing an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to fully cycled aquariums suitable for the species being kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure your aquarium setup and tankmates are appropriate before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N8 Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"3.5-5cm","offer_id":47863557390441,"sku":"PISCES-18115","price":2.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5-7cm","offer_id":47863557423209,"sku":"PISCES-18120","price":2.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7-9cm","offer_id":47863557455977,"sku":"PISCES-18165","price":3.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"9-12cm","offer_id":47863557488745,"sku":"PISCES-18215","price":9.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/n8aquatics.com\/products\/goldfish-feeder-fish","provider":"N8 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}