TWAT! It's a pregnant fish

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Generally speaking, goldfish will start to breed when water temperatures reach at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the optimal water temperature for goldfish spawning is between 74-78 degrees Fahrenheit. What Age Do Goldfish Start Breeding? Now the Australian Going Places magazine claims rather that ‘a pregnant goldfish is called a twit.’ It has also been suggested that this is a mistaken definition of twat. Confirmation of any of these, please.” Male goldfish are ready to mate when they develop white spots on their gill covers, known asbreeding tubercles. These spawning tubercles are a sign that the male goldfish’s body is maturing and that he is ready to start reproducing.

Hemotrophic or ‘blood eating’ viviparity: This is where embryos develop inside the mother’s oviducts, and nourishment is provided directly by the parent – typically in the same way a placenta nourishes the offspring during mammalian pregnancy.

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While folklore and regional variations in language can lead to diverse interpretations, it is essential to consider the scientific understanding of fish reproduction and the commonly accepted definitions of words. But wait a minute, if a pregnant (gold)fish isn’t called a ‘twit’, ‘twat’, or ‘twerp’, what is it called?

In addition to keeping environmental conditions ideal, you’ll also want to ensure that the water temperature is between 74-78 degrees Fahrenheit. Although goldfish can tolerate cold waters, the optimal tank temperature for spawning tends to be warmer. Cold temperatures may cause the eggs to hatch prematurely or die altogether. Goldfish are called “batch spawners” meaning the reproduction for a goldfish will take place in the spring and summer. The reason for this is goldfish eggs need a suitable temperature of around 61 F. So that’s why they normally lay eggs in the hotter season of the year. How do goldfish eggs look?

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When a female goldfish’s belly swells from a lot of eggs, you may notice that the belly looks lopsided. This can be seen if you view the goldfish from above, but you won’t always be able to spot the lopsided belly. The lopsidedness is likely from the large number of eggs that the goldfish is producing and getting ready to deposit. You may also be able to feel the clusters of eggs through the belly, especially a day or two before she deposits them. So, the reason this topic came up is because someone submitted a question saying their goldfish was recently pregnant, and was wondering what a name for a pregnant goldfish was. I thought to myself, wow, even I don’t know what a pregnant goldfish is called.So, I decided to do some research on what to call a pregnant goldfish. Not all female goldfish will drop their eggs when they are ready to lay them. Some will hold onto them until a male fertilizes them. However, if you see eggs falling out of your goldfish, it’s a good indicator that she is pregnant and getting ready to lay her eggs. Caring For A Pregnant Goldfish However, some aquarists have found that PetSmart tends to have slightly lower prices for aquarium supplies. Some PetSmart locations have knowledgeable employees who maintain well-kept tanks, ensuring the health and vitality of the fish.