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Do goldfish have a memory of three seconds?
A goldfish has a three-second memory right?
We've all been told that before ...
In fact, they don't.
This is just a myth.
This idea has been challenged by a study that found that goldfish remember to avoid areas where their tanks are connected to small electronic shocks for at least 24 hours.
Do you know…
Goldfish are the only fish that can see infrared and ultraviolet rays.
Goldfish come from China with hundreds of different varieties developed over the years.
Goldfish live naturally in freshwater ponds up to 20 meters, which is about 65ft.
Ideal temperature is between 40 and 90 ° F, (4 to 40 ° C).
They cannot mix with tropical fish, because the temperature will be too high.
Goldfish can live up to 10 years although an average of about 5 years.
They can reach six inches in size.
Goldfish are cold-blooded fish.
They are the most common fish that people keep as pets around the world.
They are easy to take care of and don't cost much to keep.
Goldfish need a place to swim;
Putting them in the tank with an unusually friendly goldfish is usually a better option than a bowl.
