Goldfish might be the most misunderstood pets on the planet. They’re everywhere, in bowls, at fairs, in kids’ rooms, and because they’re so common, people assume they’re simple. Easy. Almost disposable. That’s where most of the myths begin.
If you’ve ever kept a goldfish, or thought about getting one, you’ve probably heard a lot of confident advice that turns out to be… wrong. Not slightly wrong. Completely wrong. And the problem is, these myths don’t just confuse people. They actually make life harder for the fish.