2006-07-21 09:53:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Its an old wives tale that Goldfish have a 3 second memory span. They learn things such as to expect food when the pump is switched off, I switch my pump off twice a day and they all swim straight to the top at the exact spot the food goes in. If they did have a 3 second memory span then they`d spend all their lives thinking "I`ve forgotten!! What have I forgotten?? I`ve forgotten!! What have I forgotten?? I`ve forgotten!!"
If you have bought a fancy fish, such as a Fantail, or an Oranda, Then they will be just fine on their own. Although I believe that any non predatory fish are better off in 2`s or 3`s.
If you have Piranah, then its best to get 6 or 7, and make sure you keep them well fed or they may turn on each other.
2006-07-21 12:31:40 · answer #1 · answered by bg_322 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends what kind of fish it is. It's nice to have some friends. But, if it is say a fighter fish (beta) then it cant survive with another fish. They will fight to death. If the fish is ok with living with others, then I say go buy some more. You don't want your fish to be lonely!
2006-07-21 16:57:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is a schooling fish you should keep it in groups of 6 or 7. Examples of those type of fish are tetras and some catfish like the cory. Goldfish do well alone or with others.
2006-07-21 18:01:15 · answer #3 · answered by eva diane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not realyy because fish only have a 3 second memoryspan, well goldfish anyway..
2006-07-21 17:01:21 · answer #4 · answered by chaz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it really depends on the type of fish. I have swordtails and they don't like to be alone.
2006-07-21 17:48:21 · answer #5 · answered by ed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes fish need friends too
2006-07-21 17:08:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will be fine alone and i doesnt need a partner...
good care and attention from you will help though
2006-07-21 16:56:26 · answer #7 · answered by Andrew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it will be just fine alone.
2006-07-21 16:55:16 · answer #8 · answered by Audrey A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES
2006-07-21 17:03:39 · answer #9 · answered by russellmcmillen1947 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋