2006-07-16 05:53:58 · 21 answers · asked by d_gerneration_xgurl2007 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
no!!
First and foremost, rumors that goldfish only have a three second memory are completely false. Scientific studies done on the matter have shown that goldfish have strong associative learning abilities, as well as social learning skills. In addition, their strong visual acuity allows them to distinguish between different humans. It is quite possible that owners will notice the fish react favorably to them (swimming to the front of the glass, swimming rapidly around the tank, and going to the surface mouthing for food) while hiding when other people approach the tank. Over time, goldfish should learn to associate their owners and other humans with food, often "begging" for food whenever their owners approach.
Goldfish also display a range of social behaviors. When new fish are introduced to the tank aggressive social behaviors can sometimes be seen, such as chasing the new fish, or fin nipping. These usually stop within a few days. Fish that have been living together are often seen displaying schooling behavior, as well as displaying the same types of feeding behaviors.
Goldfish that have constant visual contact with humans also seem to stop associating them as a threat. After being kept in a tank for several weeks, it becomes possible to "pet" a goldfish on the head, feed it by hand, or even cup a hand around it without it reacting in a frightened manner. Some goldfish have even been trained to swim through mazes, push a ball through a hoop, or swim in a synchronized routine by their owners
2006-07-16 05:56:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many, including this BBC Goldfish Quiz, believe goldfish have only a three-second memory. Alas, this is incorrect. Nevertheless, if you keep a goldfish in a dark room it eventually turns white, and the correct term for a pregnant goldfish is "twit."
2006-07-16 05:58:04 · answer #2 · answered by Shradha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that said. But that wouldn't explain it if a male goldfish spends 4 or 5 seconds pursuing a female for mating! Wouldn't the male back off after 3 seconds and then look around to see if there was a female to pursue again?
2016-03-27 07:43:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup. My sister used to 'play' with her goldfish by ducking under the table and then popping up and saying 'boo!'. The fish would swim around frantically for a few seconds, then calm down. And she would do it again, and again, the fish would swim around frantically, then calm down. Over and over and over. There's not much brain power there.
2006-07-16 05:58:05 · answer #4 · answered by mischugenah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's what they say. Next time I run across a goldfish I'll ask him and see.
2006-07-16 06:53:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it has been proven that Goldfish can actually remeber things for weeks. Like when they get fed.
2006-07-16 05:57:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So I've heard.....On here....
But now that I think about it...How the hell would anybody even think up of something like that?"Hay you goldfish,How long can you remember something"???
2006-07-16 05:58:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they remember who feeds them and my own all swim to that corner of the tank and dance around in the water waiting for me to feed them.
I love my little 'swim-swims' and they do know who I am - if only bcz I feed them daily! lol
2006-07-16 05:58:08 · answer #8 · answered by Yvonne D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I have heard that it's attention span is only 3 seconds. :)
2006-07-16 05:55:53 · answer #9 · answered by Katie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. Flick him on the nose and then ask him a few seconds later if he's mad at you about it.
"About what"
"Oh cool... *flick*"
"Hey, what was that for?"
"Just wait 3 seconds, you'll see..."
2006-07-16 05:58:53 · answer #10 · answered by uncle_beer78 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋