Goldfish prefer an environment between 65 and 75 F. When temperatures rise above 75,
they are triggered to spawn. A fish eager to breed will become very active, swimming
rapidly and even leaping from its bowl.
Acidic water and alkaline water both irritate the sensitive skin of goldfish, causing them to
swim erratically and leap to escape the pain. Proper pH in a goldfish bowl should be
between 5 and 8.5. Common tap water is pH 7, but waste from the fish can make the
water acidic. This is why switching to a different brand of filter can cause goldfish to
suddenly exhibit leaping behaviors: a filter that doesn't work the way a fish is used to, or
which is improperly installed, can make the water irritate the fish.
Fish that are infected with skin parasites will attempt to rub them off on foliage, rocks, the
sides of the tank and anything else they can get in contact with against their skin.
Sometimes this vigorous rubbing results in accidental leaps.
Deoxygenated water will result in leaping and gasping. Goldfish of course cannot breathe
air, but water close to the surface contains more oxygen than deeper water.
Why do dogs eat grass?
Veterinarians speculate that dogs eat grass for a variety of reasons, from attempting to
quell nausea to reducing bloating. While dogs are unable to digest grass, the practice is
largely harmless. It is relatively common for dogs to eat grass.
Dogs are not true carnivores. Rather, they are omnivores and scavengers with a
preference for meat. However, they are known to eat some veg WF&