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.
Flakes are only one type of food for goldfish. Just like the rest of us, goldfish do best with some variety in their diets, and thrive on a varied diet thatâs closer to what they would be eating in the wild. You may even find that theyâll swim to the top to take their favorite tidbits from your hand.