Why does your fish prefer a bowl?

Answer 1

It doesn't. A fish tank is a far, far better home for a fish than a bowl and here's why: * A fish bowl has a small surface area in relation to the amount of water in it. This reduces oxygen diffusion, so the fish finds it difficult to breathe. * A fish bowl distorts the fish, so it's harder to see it clearly. It also distorts the fish's view of the outside world. * It's virtually impossible to place either a heater or a filter in a fish bowl. Bettas (the most popular fish for bowls) NEED HEATERS or they will have a greatly reduced lifespan and a lot of health issues. If you must have a fish in an unheated bowl choose a paradise fish. Filters greatly improve the health and quality of life of fish, and without one you should be doing 50-60% water changes twice weekly. A five gallon tank (or even a three gallon tank) would make a huge, huge difference to the happiness of your fish, and they aren't very expensive. They are small enough to fit just about everywhere - on a desk, next to the microwave, on the bathroom cabinet, the possibilities are endless. Almost anybody can find somewhere to fit in a three to five gallon tank, even in a dorm room or small apartment - most of them will fit wherever a fish bowl will.