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NO! I did a science project on it. Not sure how long their memory is, but it is LONGER THAN A DAY, EVEN!
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∙ 11y agoIt was once thought that fish had a very short memory, but after studies have been done, it was discovered that many fish actually retain information for 3 to 5 months.
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∙ 11y agoBecause they do not.
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∙ 13y agoIt isn't proven. See related link..
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Do goldfish only have a memory span of 3 seconds?
goldfish do have longer than a 3 second memory
What fish is said to be forgetful?
The goldfish It is said a goldfish only has a memory span of just a few seconds
What animal has a memory span of five seconds?
Goldfish can only remember the past five seconds of their life.
What is a memory span of a goldfish?
I know as a fact (from a book) that a goldfish only has a three-second memory. So I never expect my goldfish to recognize me as their owner! =) Despite popular opinion that goldfish have no memory it has been show in many studies they do have long term memories. It is generally accepted be around two week but some studies have shown it to be up to 11 months.
Memory of a goldfish?
The thought that goldfish only have a memory of three seconds is false. Studies show that a goldfish has a memory of a few months. Goldfish have been taught to go through mazes or do tricks. The simplest way to prove that a goldfish has a memory longer than three seconds is to observe what they do right before they are fed. They tend to congregate at the surface near the human that feeds them. Goldfish clearly remember (have a memory) that seeing a human often leads to being fed. myth busted
How do you bond with a goldfish?
It is impossible to gain a 'bond' with a Goldfish. They have such a small brain so they can only gain memory for three seconds, after that time is up they forget everything.
Can a goldfish remember?
Only things like who feeds them and what they should and shouldn't eat. Their memory lasts about 5 seconds.
Do goldfishs have a memory of 3 months or 3 seconds?
There are many theories on the topic. Some claim that the memory of a goldfish is only 3 seconds, some one month, and some as long as three months. The notion that goldfish have a memory of only 3 seconds is thought by some to be a myth, developed by pet shop owners to convince buyers that the small fish tank environment was not cruel treatment of their pet. Others claim that goldfish have been placed in mazes and have shown to remember only 3 seconds of the maze, thus the 3 second memory theory. The first fundamental problem is that we cannot differentiate a goldfish's memory from it's indifference, or it's ability to swim through mazes. Unlike other domesticated animals, goldfish will swim to the glass of the tank no matter who comes to it; owner or feline. If you have ever had a fish tank, your goldfish will recognize movement outside the tank in association with their food source. This memory certainly lasts longer than 3 seconds. I don't recommend this test for seeing how long this memory lasts - the results may be fatal to the goldfish.
How long is a goldfish's memory span?
It actually has a memory span of a month. I read this in a book. Don't blame me if it is wrong. This is because a goldfish always recognizes it's owner, knows when it should be fed. It only has the attention span of 3 seconds.
Goldfish are very stupid animals with a memory span of just 5 seconds It takes only 4.5 seconds to read this question Could a goldfish answer this question?
The statement that fish are "stupid" with short memory spans is a myth. Goldfish are actually perfectly able to contain memories for up to five months. Scientists have researched that they can remember specific times of day when they're usually fed. However, that does not give goldfish, or any fish for that matter, the ability to read.
Does a goldfish know your voice when you talk around them?
for only he goldfish or fish know that
Does a goldfish's memory only last three seconds'?
Many people believe so, but it has recently been challenged by the Myth Busters, who were actually able to train their gold fish, which would prove that they indeed have memories longer than 3 seconds.
