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.
What Do Goldfish Eat Besides Goldfish Flakes? Goldfish come in a number of colors and sizes. However, all goldfish have large eyes and keen senses of smell. They even hear exceptionally well. When hungry, goldfish also have a flexible palate, partaking of foods that are, among other things, slippery, slimy, fuzzy, crunchy, and sometimes squishy.