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If it's so horrible to keep goldfish in a bowl why do they always call them goldfish bowls?
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∙ 11y ago
When the state or county fairs started a long time ago, and they still have them today, they used to put goldfish in very small bowls and for a price you would get so many ping pong balls and the object was to throw a ping pong ball and land it inside of the bowl, and if it did land in a colored water bowl you won the fish that was in that bowl thus earning the name goldfish bowl, some also say here in the United States goldfish were kept for petsbefore tropical fish and at the time it was the only way you could enjoy a gold fish, but you are right the smaller the bowl the less likely your gold fish will live. Goldfish like to have a current in their tank and need cold water; a bowl is no place for a gold fish.
The above history of the goldfish bowl is correct. This was so in the UK and Australia too. Now the continuing sale and use of them can be put down to pet shops making money without conscience and total ignorance on behalf of the buyer or for any consideration for the well being fish.
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Does a betta need a filtered tank or would a goldfish bowl work?
they can live in goldfish bowls i have always kept my beta in a goldfish bowl and my last beta lived between 4-5 years in a goldfish bowl.
Do goldfish do better in tanks or bowls?
totally in tanks I've had a fish in a tank and in a bowl and the tank ones lived longer
Is it ok to have two goldfish in one bowl?
Goldfish cannot live in bowls. Fancy goldfish need at least 20 gallons for the first fish, and 10 gallons minimum for any additional goldfish. This means that for two goldfish, the smallest tank you should have is 30 gallons.
What fish is best for a goldfish bowl?
Goldfish bowls make great 'floating flower' vases. They are absolutely useless for keeping fish in. The first rule of fish keeping is "1 inch of fish needs a minimum of 1 Gallon of water". Goldfish bowls are therefore not large enough to house one tiny fish.
What is the capacity of a goldfish bowl?
It depends on the size of it. If it's smaller, it has less capacity, and it it's larger, it has more capacity. Although, goldfish are rather unhappy in bowls. I recommend an aquarium with proper filtering.
Small bowl about 1 gallon you have 2 small goldfish in itrecently your goldfish diedi dont really know howi been taking care of the really wellplz advice?
My advice is to get an actual fish tank and not just a bowl. Fish bowls are cruel and don't have near enough space for 2 goldfish to live in
If a goldfish is living in a bowl and loses the colour of its tail does that mean its going to die?
Not neccessarilly. You probably need to change its water more often and if possible get a fish tank (aquarium) to put it in. Bowls are not the best containers for goldfish.
When was Love in a Goldfish Bowl created?
Love in a Goldfish Bowl was created in 1961.
How many leters can fill a fish bowl?
That depends upon the size of the fish bowl. Fish bowls are an invention of the past and were popular during the 18 century, but now, with reasonably good education, we know and understand the needs of a fish, and therefore realise that goldfish bowls are not suitable for keeping fish in.
What kind of bowl do you keep a goldfish in?
Goldfish do not belong in bowls. One goldfish needs at minimum 20 gallons on it's own, plus 10 gallons for each for every additional goldfish (30 gallons for 2 goldfish).It's not just due to their size potential, which is big, but because they are such messy fish that produce high amounts of waste
What is necessary for a goldfish to live in its bowl?
It is NOT very right to keep a goldfish in a bowl. Not only do they become bored and unhappy, but it can cause health problems and stunt the fish's growth. However, the VERY least you can do for a fish in a bowl is the biggest bowl you can find. Also, goldfish NEED some sort of filter to live a reasonable amount of years, and filters cannot be put in bowls. I recommend at least a 5 gallon tank for your fish. Really though, there is nothing special you can do for a fish in a bowl.
What should you do if your goldfish bowl turns brown and the goldfish are always swimming to the top?
Stop doing a handstand. If your goldfish is floating, it will float to the top, not the bottom, therefore, you must be upside down!
