How to Tell if a Goldfish Is Pregnant

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Find out if your fish is female.. Consider the time of year.. Check your water temperature.

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Find out if your fish is female.

Step 1

Find out if your fish is female.

2

Consider the time of year.

Step 2

Consider the time of year.

3

Check your water temperature.

Step 3

Check your water temperature.

4

Look for spawning tubercles on your male goldfish.

Step 4

Look for spawning tubercles on your male goldfish.

5

Notice male goldfish chasing female goldfish.

Step 5

Notice male goldfish chasing female goldfish.

6

Pay attention to your goldfish's activity level.

Step 6

Pay attention to your goldfish's activity level.

7

Notice if your fish refuses food.

Step 7

Notice if your fish refuses food.

8

Note the size of your goldfish's body.

Step 8

Note the size of your goldfish's body.

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