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.
Live Foods. Wild goldfish will eat any kind of bugs they happen upon, as long as they can swallow them. You can offer your goldfish live or frozen foods that are similar to their natural diet. Daphnia, also known as water fleas, are a favorite, as are mosquito larvae, bloodworms and tubifex worms.