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Wondering if your goldfish has teeth? People get really surprised when they find out that goldfish have a tongue so, naturally, the next question they ask is whether their finny friend has teeth. Sharks are known for their sharp teeth so, you may be aware that teeth can be found in marine life. In fact, … Read more

You probably feed your koi fish large solid pellets – food that you would have to chew with your teeth if so inclined. So have you ever wondered if koi chew their food, too? Do koi fish have teeth? Koi fish have very small teeth in the back of their throat. Their teeth are not … Read more

Many households keep different fish species as pets, and goldfish are among the most popular types. However, most goldfish owners are unaware of just how much goldfish have in common with other fish species. The question of whether or not goldfish have teeth is of particular interest, and that’s what we will be answering in … Read more

Koi carp have relatively large mouths compared to the size of their head and body and can often be seen opening and closing their mouths near the water’s surface. But do koi carp have teeth? Koi will sometimes feed on your hand when they are very tame and will sometimes mouth around your fingers, too, … Read more

By Rob Cross, Ranger and Koi Hunter After weeks of searching Kāpiti waterways, I finally found it. It lived in a private pond the size of a football field, fed by the Mazengarb Stream in Paraparaumu. A neighbour said she’d seen it twice in five years, and each time was a shock, considering how massive … Read more

Did you ever wonder how koi chew their food? They use their teeth. Koi, goldfish and many other kinds of fish have teeth in the backs of their throats that help them grind up tasty Koi Krunchies and other snacks. These chompers – called pharyngeal teeth – sit on a bone behind the fish’s gills. … Read more

Do you like Koi fish, own Koi fish, or otherwise want to know everything you can about Koi fish? Well, you’re on the right site! This specific article will go into detail about the anatomy of Koi fish mouths. Koi are benthic feeders, so their mouths are designed for bottom feeding. This shape is why … Read more

Aren’t you glad Koi can’t bite? When people see pictures of Koi sucking on fingers, or people hand-feeding Koi, they often asked me if Koi can bite? Read more by clicking on the picture or title… Koi have no teeth in their jaws and this is consistent with how Koi in nature feed; i.e., suck … Read more

In Koi their mouths are not just for feeding article by Dr Paula Reynolds Aquatic Patho-biologist Koi keepers have been known to feel a little heartless in passing the pond and not feeding their Koi open-mouthed in anticipation. We would accomplish nothing all day if we gave in to demands for food and it would … Read more

Brace yourself: Fish first as goldfish undergoes life-saving dental work FIRST there were teenagers, then there were dogs and now there is a goldfish with its own set of BRACES. Mr Hot Wing has been given a tooth brace made from a plastic credit card This lucky tiddler has a smile on his fishy face … Read more