2. the great circle of the earth that is equidistant from the North Pole and South Pole. 3. a circle separating a surface into two congruent parts. 4. celestial equator. [1350â1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin aequÄtor, Latin: equalizer (of day and night, as when the sun crosses the equator).
Commercial goldfish food -- available as flakes, pellets and granules -- contain all the nutrients goldfish need, and should form the major part of their diets. Overfeeding goldfish allows uneaten food to decay and contaminate aquarium water. Goldfish feces is another contaminant.
All too often, carnival goldfish find themselves living in small bowls eating bits of dog food or dried bread. Unless you change the water completely every day or two and provide proper nutrition through goldfish pellets, your pet fish probably won't live more than a week.