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.
Thawed seafood, such as oysters, clams, mussels, shrimp, lobster and other fish are all ideal foods to give goldfish. Other foods, such as beans, lettuce, spinach, peas, potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, ground beef and egg yolks can also be given to goldfish.