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Can goldfish live in fishbowl

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No, a fish bowl is just too small for a fish that has the potential to grow over 12 inches in length. A goldfish needs an aquarium of at least 30 gallons (with proper filtration and aeration) to thrive.

Only a betta can live in a fish bowl. Goldfish generally don't get as big as "they" say but they do get large. A single goldfish needs 15-20 gallons with an another 10 gallons per additional goldfish. I keep 3 fancy goldfish (about 7" long each) in a 50 gal with a rubberlip pleco (4"), 9 ghost shrimp (about an inch each) , a mystery snail (about 2" long), and 5 ottos (2" each). So the bigger the tank, the better =D
Yes, but without a filter and bubbler it makes it very hard on the fish. Could result in shorter life span.

I got a goldfish from a carnival 5 years ago and she's still alive.

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yes they can but they tend to live way longer in a tank

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