Do goldfish need stones in their tank?

Answer 1

Most likely not. Fish only have a memory span of about 3 seconds. They also don't have many brain cells, and the only feeling they can probably feel is pain. Plus, fish like to swim :-) ---- goldfish do remember for much more than 3 seconds... some remember for up to a month. they will remember where they get feed and even colours. ive even known some fish that recognise me when i walk past. Its hard to tell if they're bored though... perhaps the best thing to do is just add some ornaments and plant to keep them amused.... and take them out for a walk occassionally :P ----

Answer 2

Goldfish are very playful pets. If you put a random (but safe) object into their tank, they may be a little startled at first, but after a while they will become curious about the object and start exploring what the object can do, for example: can it float? does it make a good hiding place?

Answer 3

Goldfish like to swim in and out of things and in the past your only choice has been things like live plants, but often they'll just eat live plants eventually. The best toy for goldfish are growing gel balls. They are also a really great aquarium ornament. These squishy gel balls flow around the tank and settle on the bottom, the fish love to swim in and out of them, burrow themselves inside of them, and even hide under them. It's like watching a kid playing in the ball pit at Chuck E. Cheese! The fish won't try to eat the balls and depending on your filter the balls shouldn't clog anything. These growing gel balls are the most fun and entertaining fish toy and aquarium ornament out there. Try it out!

Answer 4

No. They do however like substrate and living plants both on the surface and growing in the substrate.

Answer 5

Stones or gravel are decorative; goldfish do not actually need them.

Answer 6

yes, to much could sufficate the fish.