Goldfish – Goldfish come in many varieties, but the most common is used as a feeder fish and is easy prey. Despite being a good, low maintenance and easily replaceable pet, goldfish are symbols of bait and easy prey. To dream about being a goldfish is a warning about protecting yourself. Dreaming about buying a goldfish is a warning against a bad investment or potential purchase that will lead to loss rather than gain. To dream about flushing a goldfish down a toilet or having a dead goldfish is indicative of a loss that is better to have now than later. Do not rely too heavily on goldfish in your life.