Maddy S

Goldie’s Lucky Day

By Maddy

“Hi, I am Goldie the goldfish, and I think today is going to be my lucky day.”

“I live in a fresh water pond, where I swim around with my family in a group called a school.”

- Goldfish are freshwater fish that live in rivers, lakes, and ponds. They would not survive in salt water such as the sea and the ocean.

- Gold fish swim in groups called schools.

“I think today we may be going on a trip.”

- Goldfish are caught and brought to pet stores to be sold.

- You can also find them at fairs.

“Wow, this is one small pond,” said Goldie. What Goldie didn’t know was

that he was in a fish tank in a pet store.

- Goldfish need to live in chemical free water or they will become sick.

- You also need a filter to get rid of waste in the water.

- Goldfish need to be fed everyday. You can find their food at pet stores. Buy the food specially made for goldfish, and feed only twice a day.

“Whoa! Where am I going, another adventure?”

-Goldfish are cold blooded and can survive without special heating. Although, they cannot withstand sudden temperature change.

- They need a spacious tank and it needs to be cleaned regularly.

“Oh hello! A new friend.”

- Buy a tank with a cover to protect it from animals.

- Fish need oxygen to breathe, but they get their oxygen by taking it from the water when it passes through it’s gills.

- It is good to buy more than one fish at a time because they are used to swimming in schools and when they’re by themselves they feel scared and in danger.

“This really is my lucky day!” Goldie said, happily swimming in his new

home.

- Healthy goldfish have clear eyes, straight fins, steady breathing, and swim easily and a lot.

- Goldfish live a average of 15-25 years.

Resources

- Barnes, Julia, 1955- Pet Goldfish/ - Harris, C. Harris, 1987, T.F.H Publications, Inc.,

Goldfish- Goldfish- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia