Part I: All About Goldfish. 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.