No fish can thrive in bowls. Sure they live, but every moment of their lives are torture. Imagine living in a closet all your life, you go to the toilet in the same closet, and the waste is producing toxic chemicles that are burning your eyes and ears, and eventually your entire skin. Also, there is no fresh air, just a teeny slot in the top of the room for air. Finally, the temperature can vary from freezing to burning within minutes. Would you let anyone live like this? I sure hope not, so get your fish a proper tank
2006-08-28 13:52:31
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answered by Anonymous
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if your bowl is spherical no fish should live in it. goldfish should most definately not live in any kind of bowl as they can grow up to around 20-30 cm. to keep fish you need a tank. yes a filter ("pump") is nescesary. fish tanks are very cheap and easy to get hold of if you buy them second hand. keeping fish in a bowl is cruel and should not be done no matter what fish you have. guppies do require living space as they can breed very quickly (100-1000 fry (babies) every 30ish days each). siamese fighters cannot be kept in a bowl either, and you cannot define anything by "bowl" there are different sizes of bowls, and although all are not acceptable for bettas (siamese fighters) some larger ones (like bi-orbs) can be acceptable for certain fish. Bettas CANNOT be kept in a small bowl in a warm room - they most definately need a filter, heater, light, and a tank of appropriate size
2006-08-27 21:07:44
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answered by Anonymous
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Some small fishes can fit in a small water bowl without any plants or pump. Of course, if you want it looks pretty and clean, it is better to have them both
2006-08-27 19:53:31
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answered by Dogs Mom 3
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Nunyz is thoroughly acceptable (whoever gave her a thumbdown IS an fool). The data is interior the pudding! positioned a betta in slightly bowl devoid of heat or filtration. positioned yet another betta in a real, 5 gallon tank with warmth and filtration. the single interior the tank will stay lots longer, have fewer well being themes, be greater colourful and greater lively. a great bowl, even, is inadequate (yet of direction greater useful than a small bowl!). like each and every fish, bettas want sparkling water. they want filtration, and that they want warmth (80F, in simple terms like the water they are from interior the wild). A 5 gallon tank with warmth and clear out is a appropriate set up for a betta fish, and your betta will coach it to you.
2016-09-30 23:46:54
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answered by hansmann 3
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keeping fish in a bowl is cruel for a start, you can put white cloud mountain minnows in a small tank with ornamental plants and a pump(coldwater fish so no heater needed). as well as a pump giving oxygen it helps to circulate the water and stop it going stagnant and smelly.
2006-08-27 22:38:40
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answered by nikgy71 5
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Please don't put a goldfish. Put any fish that is not torpedo like in shape and don't place a fish that grows above 1.5 inch. Place 2 of them and half fill your bowl to have a good surface area. Frequent water change is needed. If you have sunlight, you can put plants.
2006-08-28 00:26:26
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answered by Keds 2
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Fish do not belong in bowls. Ever. They are to small, do not provide enough surface area and so on.
Try a small tank and some neons or something with a heater. Even bettas need heaters, they are tropical remember.
2006-08-28 06:22:53
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answered by Anonymous
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Beta's, or Siamese fighting fish do OK in small bowls. They just need to be in a warm room, and need frequent water changes.
2006-08-27 19:55:25
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answered by Anonymous
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Buy a tank. I bought a 12 gallon bucket for like 5 bucks and i have a variety of fish in there and their really happy. Maybe cause I have a filter and a really good airpump. Plus making water changes. You gotta do research and please don't put them in a bowl.
2006-08-27 19:53:46
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answered by JO 3
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Beta (Siamese Fighting Fish). Only one per bowl. Very colorful.
2006-08-27 19:52:59
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answered by J S 1
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