2006-07-01 05:38:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
No not really. However, a bowl tortures fish. A goldfish grows to over 2 FEET. How big is the bowl? like 5". Right now you are forcing the fish's body to stop growing, while the organs continue.; Guess what happens next. Also, a bowl has almost no surface area for oxygen exchange. A goldfish has huge requirements for 02. Therefore, don't be surprised if the fish die before their typical 50 year life span.
If you like goldfish get a pond or keep fancies in ratio of about 15 gallons per fancie, with way overfiltration, and frequent(weekly) large water changes.
2006-07-02 09:33:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it shouldnt be covered all the time. Since there probably isnt a filter or pump u need it to be opened to keep fresh air hitting the water. Yea its helpful to keep the tank dark at night so they can get some sleep:-P
2006-07-01 06:52:38 · answer #2 · answered by italianprkchp85 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, just make sure the water is kept in good condition. If you have cats I would put a screen lid on it but other than that goldfish have no prefrence to light and dark.
2006-07-10 14:23:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming there's goldfish in it, it doesn't matter. They shouldn't be in a bowl anyway... Get a proper sized tank, like, 50g, use the bowl for a nice plant.
2006-07-01 09:33:20 · answer #4 · answered by oohfeeshy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nylon net would keep the fish from jumping out. No it does not have to be dark for your fish to rest.
2006-07-10 17:49:05 · answer #5 · answered by happy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that shouldn't be an issue. If the room gets dark naturally that should keep their cycle just fine.
2006-07-01 05:42:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree with oohfeeshy. I don't even know why they sell those things.
2006-07-01 11:45:17 · answer #7 · answered by Nunya Biznis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no leave the room how it is
2006-07-14 19:41:11 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋