• Question: Do goldfish eat other fish because my goldfish disappeared from the tank

    Asked by to James, Natalie, Shaylon on 26 Jun 2014. This question was also asked by .
    • Photo: Natalie Pilakouta

      Natalie Pilakouta answered on 26 Jun 2014:

      Yes that can definitely happen. Fish will pick on smaller or weaker fish and if a fish dies (from a disease or injury or even just from the stress of bullying), it is very common for the rest of the fish in the tank to eat it.

    • Photo: Shaylon Stolk

      Shaylon Stolk answered on 26 Jun 2014:

      It’s really common. I worked at an aquarium, and we had several exhibits with multiple species. One night the cod got peckish, and we came in the next morning to find a very fat cod and three fewer rockfish!

    • Photo: James Bell

      James Bell answered on 26 Jun 2014:

      As Natalie and Shaylon correctly point out – yes this can happen. It might not be just about wanting a meal though as it could be something to do with territorial disputes between fish as well.

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