My husband said they did, and I said they didn't ........ so we need to find out who is right, Can they just be put in a little bowl with no bubbles? He says " NO" I say " YES"
2006-09-07 07:30:38 · 12 answers · asked by crazy2have3kids 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
Ok sorry, my fault and he is making me correct this, He says " Yes they do need the bubbles" and I am the one saying " No they don't need the bubbles"
2006-09-07 07:48:35 · update #1
We don't have any goldfish right now, but, I do have a small fish bowl that will accomadate 1 fish.
2006-09-07 11:29:02 · update #2
Once again you are given half truths and some blaintanly wrong answers. Some of these people who answered do give the correct accessment that goldfish do not have to have bubbles since bubbles only add about 3% of the water's oxygen to the bowl. 97% of the oxygen that enters the bowl will come from the surface of the water. Airation only disturbs the water's surface by adding agitation that will increase the surface area by about 3 fold. A wide mouth 2 gallon bowl with no airation is better than a narrow (2 inch opening) 2 gallon bowl with airation. So the bottom line is if your goldfish needs more oxygen you will see it in their behavior when they come to the surface and gulp for air( they are trying to get the oxygen as soon as it reaches the surface of the water.
As far as goldfish in bowls are concerned i would like to tell you the history of how the pet goldfish came to be.
They were originally used as food by the Chinese. When the family moves from one province to another they would pick up their belongings and throw their goldfish in a bucket and move. Goldfish by nature live in streams that shrink into puddles during the dry season and therefore have adapted to being able to live in small bodies of water. One of their main mechanism to do so is laced in their feces is a growth inhibiting chemical. (the old addage "they grow to the size of their environment") is true with these types of fish. During the dry season when water is scarce in nature and as their bodies of water shrink the chemical would build up telling their body not to grow, or utalize energy to reproduce. When the rainy season comes and floods the streams/ponds it dilutes the growth inhibiting chemical and tell them that this is the time of plenty and to grow. So a bowl is fine as long as there is sufficient oxygen for them to breath.
2006-09-07 14:19:07 · answer #1 · answered by wtfazzhole 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Actually the answer would be "NO" and your husband is right. You must first understand that goldfish(es) will not thrive in a bowl but if that's all you can provide then I would highly recommend an air pump that will create air bubbles in your fish bowl. This provides more circulation in the water and provides more oxygen as the water from the bottom makes contact with the air and your goldfish will breathe easier. Also there is much more maintenance involved with keeping a fish in a bowl. I would highly recommend changing all of the water every couple days. Goldfishes create a lot of waste and the water gets polluted fast especially in a small environment. Make sure you put a water clarifier such as Aquasafe to remove toxins when you change the water.
2006-09-07 07:44:54 · answer #2 · answered by andoken00 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are both wrong, and right. Goldfish care, and the purpose of bubbles is greatly misunderstood. Most fish need aeration in order to remove oxygen from the water. Goldfish can generally get by without any aeration. They don't need any bubbles to get oxygen. They will be healthier will some sort of surface aggitation from either an airstone, or filter.
Gold fish produce a lot of waste. (Also most people over feed and this makes it worse.) Certain types of bacterial convert ammonia from fish waste to nitrates. This is important as ammonia is high poisonous while nitrates are poisonous only in massive amounts. The problem is these bacteria need lots of oxygen to do this. Ideally they need a filter to provide them with a place with good water flow.
So if you regularly change the water in your goldfish bowl. (Regularly ~= every 2 days) You will remove the ammonia building up there. (Also you're adding oxygenated water.) In general most people will claim that you need a filtered tan with 5-10 gallons per goldfish. Certainly a goldfish in a poorly kept bowl will last maybe 6 months. In a well kept bowl several years. In a filtered tank a decade.
2006-09-07 10:32:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bubbles themselves don't do anything for the goldfish. However, an airstone (he thing that makes bubbles) causes water movement and thereby moves surface water which allows for gas exchange which allows more oxygen in the water. Your goldfish will appreciate the extra oxygen though you may be able to get away without it. Frankly, I'd get a tank with a filter. Goldfish are messy and need room and will be happier in a real tank. Pollution from the goldfish's waste will build up really quickly in a bowl and you'll really have to keep up with water changes.
2006-09-07 07:35:24 · answer #4 · answered by Rags to Riches 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Goldfish CANNOT live in bowls.
They have primitive gills and need more dissolved oxygen in the water. Goldfish also excrete ALOT of ammonia. MEANING they need a high amount of filtration and regular partial water changes.
The rule for baby-juvenile fancy goldfish is 10 gallons PER fish. (orandas, moors, ryukins, fantails ect.)
The rule for baby-juvenile long bodied goldfish is 20 gallons PER fish. Adults need at least 50 gallons PER fish because they grow to 12-14 inches.
It is a retarded myth made up by idiots who i would like to beat with a shovel that fish grow to the size of their environments. They just grow deformed and die. Goldfish have lifespans of 20-30 years or more. Keeping a goldfish in a bowl or small tank is equivalent of keeping a dog locked up in the cubbard underneath the bathroom sink or a child in a closet.
2006-09-07 08:26:58 · answer #5 · answered by lady_crotalus 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can be put in a fish bowl without no bubbles, but it does help them live longer if tey do have bubbles.
2006-09-07 12:01:36 · answer #6 · answered by angelfire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the bubbles you are talking about are for putting air into the water and yes the water must be aerated .
2006-09-07 07:39:03 · answer #7 · answered by norsmen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bubbles give more oxygen and remember the bloke is always right LOL
2006-09-07 08:10:00 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no they dont need bubbles as long as theres no lid on the bowl
2006-09-07 07:32:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
gold fish do not need bubbles, they like bubbles,they are like coy fish pond dwellers.
2006-09-07 07:37:57 · answer #10 · answered by macki4 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋