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Yes. goldfish breathe water so if a goldfish is out of water it cant breathe so it will suffocate

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Why do goldfish swim more actively with air in the water?

The same reason you run more actively with air in the atmosphere. Without air, and therefore oxygen, you and the goldfish will suffocate, making it difficult to swim or run.You take in oxygen through your lungs; the goldfish takes in oxygen through its gills.


Does glitter hurt goldfish in an inside aquarium?

Yes. The glitter can get into their gills and inhibit their breathing. If enough glitter gets in, the goldfish will eventually suffocate and die. The goldfish can also mistake the glitter for food. As it is not possible for goldfish to digest glitter, this too can cause the goldfish to die.


Can clams suffocate?

Yes clams can suffocate when they cannot get oxygen from the water.


How do you suffocate a fish without touching it?

If you were to remove the water the fish is in, then the fish would suffocate.


Do goldfish grow bigger in a bigger fish tank?

Yes, the bigger the tank, the bigger they will grow. Yes. The more resources given to the goldfish * more oxygenated water, * aquarium plants, * room to swim, * cleaner environments, the larger the fish will grow


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 about using sink water for a goldfish?

You can use clean tap water for your goldfish, but not dirty or used water.


Do goldfish eat water lice?

No they do not. The water lice are parasites and will drink the blood of the goldfish.


Do goldfish eat water lettuce?

Goldfish do eat water lettuce as part of their diet.


Will goldfish stop eating when they are full?

Healthy goldfish will always be hungry and eager for food.Yes all fish will stop eating when they have had enough. It is impossible to overfeed goldfish because they do not over eat. It is not hard to put too much food in their tank or pond because they do not eat very much. If you do this the fish will not eat it all so the left over food will go rotten and poison the water.


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.