How long can a goldfish live in a fishbowl?

Answer 1

No, it is ok for goldfish to live in a gold fish bowl, but you should be able to look at the bowl and tell if it is too crowded.... depending on the size and amount of water in comparison to the number of fish that is :-)

Answer 2

It all depends on the health of the fish, size of fish and bowl ect. Although keeping a fish in a bowl without any filtration or oxygenation isn't good for the fish. Gold fish produce a lot of waste, their waste gives off ammonia which is toxic to fish. So you fish will be swimming in a toxic soup But I have heard of fish living several years in a bowl

Answer 3

As long as you are willing to let the poor creature suffer. Goldfish's organs will grow while their bodies are stunted by the small environment of a bowl. Eventually the pressure inside will be too much and your already unhappy fish will die a slow painful death.

Goldfish require at least 20 gallons each, and water temperature kept on the cooler side, if you want a happy fish.

Answer 4

No, one fancy goldfish on it's own needs at least a 20 gallon aquarium. This may seem like a lot, but goldfish can grow very large, and they are very messy fish that produce a lot of waste