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Not in the way that most other creatures drink. They, and all Freshwater Fish, absorb water through their skin in a process called "osmotic action".
No, they are fresh water fish, therefore they simply absorb water through their permeable skin.
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∙ 14y agoLethargy in fish is usually caused by bad water. Is your water quality up to standard? Check the rules that follow and see what you are not doing correctly. All species of fish must have their water looked after properly if they are to survive. The basic rules of successfull fishkeeping are. :- 1 inch of fish needs at least 1 gallon of water.(a goldfish is a 10 inch fish) :- Every tank must have a permanently running filter. :- Every tank must have at least 50% of its water replaced every week.
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∙ 11y agoThat isn't their species, but I have a common and shubunkin (both around 2.5 inches) and they're always eating leftover food from the bottom, so they act like they are
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∙ 13y agoyes dont believe the stupid nonsense on the top,they drink what they have called 'osmosis'. have fun with your lovely goldfish
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∙ 11y agoThe most compatible bottom feeder for a goldfish is tank is a bristlenose pleco.
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∙ 12y agoGoldfish are opportunistic omnivores and will eat plants as well as other kinds of organic matter.
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∙ 13y agoBeing messy and just eating anything. They will also nudge each other out of the way to get the food.
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Do goldfish eat water lice?
No they do not. The water lice are parasites and will drink the blood of the goldfish.
Do energy drinks kill goldfish?
Absolutely they do. Your goldfish does not want to drink or swim in your energy drink. they are for humans.
Can goldfish live in untapped water?
If by "untapped" you mean water that has not come through the reticulation system and has been obtained from other sources, the answer would depend upon what the source was and the parameters and constituents of the water. Goldfish need good clean unadulterated water as do most other living things but I would guess that if you can confidently drink the water then the goldfish may be OK living in it.
Why will a goldfish die in salt water according to osmosis?
Yes. Freshwater fish do not drink water, but instead absorb their water requirements through osmosis from their skin cells. Salt water has a lower concentration of water molecules than the water concentration inside the body of the goldfish, thus water moves via osmosis from areas of high concentration to areas of lower concentration. In this case, water would move from the goldfish's body to the salt water, resulting in dehydration of the goldfish, and eventually, death.
Will goldfish suffocate out of water?
Yes. goldfish breathe water so if a goldfish is out of water it cant breathe so it will suffocate
What supplies can you use from home to make safe water for goldfish?
There isn't really anything that you would have in your home as standard to make the water safe for your goldfish. Provided that your water is safe to drink, it's best to purchase water conditioner from the pet store that should be used during every water change per the directions on the bottle.
What about using sink water for a goldfish?
You can use clean tap water for your goldfish, but not dirty or used water.
Can a goldfish swim in water?
Yes, actually it must be in water. If the goldfish is not in water, it will die due to suffocation.
What should you never do to a goldfish?
Don't take a goldfish out of water.
Is a goldfish living or no living?
If the goldfish is swimming in water, it is alive.
Does a goldfish drink?
Even a small amount of alcohol in a fishes water will effect it badly and probably kill it. No they don't get drunk they simply die.
Do goldfish swim in water?
What else would you expect them to swim in? Of course Goldfish swim in water.
