| What is the span of goldfish memory. Do they even | | | | is because they are only being stimulated by the same |
| have the capacity to remember? These are the | | | | images, time after time. Do your fish a favor and |
| questions that this article will endeavor to answer, as | | | | change your tank around as often as possible. The |
| well as giving you some great information on goldfish in | | | | goldfish memory is weak, however you must |
| general. | | | | remember that the brain has other functions also and |
| Well do goldfish have a memory? After extensive | | | | they have to be stimulated in order for it to keep |
| research, scientists were able to conclude that the | | | | running. |
| goldfish memory last around 3 seconds, depending on | | | | Can you increase goldfish memory? |
| the breed. You may find this amazing and also | | | | Well like any other part of the brain, it has the potential |
| disturbing at the same time! This that every time your | | | | to improve as well as diminish. Different breeds have |
| goldfish looks at you, it isn't able to recognize you, | | | | different time spans of memory, however the average |
| therefore there is no possibility of creating a close | | | | goldfish usually has a memory of around 3 seconds as |
| relationship with your goldfish. | | | | previously stated. They will never have the capacity to |
| Also there is another thing that goldfish owners should | | | | remember things for a great deal of time, however |
| take into consideration and that is the fact that goldfish | | | | even the slightest memory change will increase their |
| are going to be constantly seeing and re-recognizing | | | | lifespan dramatically. |
| the same features in and around your tank or | | | | One of the best ways to do this is by changing the |
| aquarium. If you never change the look of your tank, | | | | look and feel of your tank consistently. Colors are one |
| than this can be detrimental to the live of your fish. | | | | of the easiest recognized things from a goldfish |
| You have to remember that they are living creatures | | | | memory point of view. Therefore it's advised to add in |
| and one thing that all living creatures have in common, | | | | bright colors and to change them as often as possible. |
| is that they need constant stimulation to stay alive. | | | | Just by making these small changes, you will notice a |
| If your fish never has the opportunity to see something | | | | difference in the energy levels of your goldfish and |
| new every so often, they're brains will never grow, this | | | | they will generally live for a lot longer than usual. |