{"product_id":"gold-fish-starter-kit","title":"Goldfish Starter Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThinking about keeping goldfish? This kit brings together a bowl, food and decorative accessories. Let the Richards Bay Pet Shop team help you plan a suitable aquarium before bringing your fish home. Goldfish are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoldfish bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-chlorine water treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlan your fish's home first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe included bowl should not be treated as a complete, long-term goldfish home. Goldfish need space as they grow, suitable filtration and safe water. Ask us to help you choose a tank and equipment for the type of goldfish you want to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGetting the water ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the anti-chlorine treatment according to its label. Removing chlorine is only one step: your aquarium's filter also needs time to develop the helpful bacteria that process fish waste. Test the water and confirm the setup is ready before adding fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding made simple\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the food's feeding instructions, offer small portions and remove uneaten food. More food is not better; leftovers can make the water dirty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoosing tank mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck with us before mixing goldfish with other fish. Suitable companions depend on the goldfish variety, tank space and water conditions. Avoid adding extra fish just because there appears to be room in the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKeeping things clean\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaintain the filter, test the water regularly and carry out partial water changes using appropriately treated water. Ask our team for a simple maintenance routine for your chosen aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis item is shipped at the customer's own risk. Add a polybox for safer transport.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richards Bay Pet Shop","offers":[{"title":"Medium (3L)","offer_id":50379878531429,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (7L)","offer_id":50379878564197,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/9141\/9237\/files\/b16a4267-db0d-41b8-8b52-f41408f8ccaf_1.4ba9a9dd1b9032991846775b0e512aa0.jpg?v=1791217551","url":"https:\/\/richardsbaypetshop.com\/products\/gold-fish-starter-kit","provider":"Richards Bay Pet Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}