Does it really stunt a goldfishes growth keeping them in a smaller tank?

Question

Are there any reliable links that say this?Please include the source in your answer.

Answer 1

that is a mith

Answer 2

No, goldfish elect everywhere from a 30-seventy 5+ gallon tank and for 2 alot larger. Goldfish are VERY messy fish because of the fact they produce a extensive bioload that a commonly used filter out won't be able to take care of and hence elect double filteration 2 goldfish in a a million gallon tank may be fortunate to final some days with the aid of water high quality, to be trustworthy no longer something is sutiable for a a million gallon tank even shrimp and snails elect 2.5 gallons and bettas 5+ gallons with a filter out and heater.

Answer 3

Contrary to popular belief…goldfish DO NOT belong in a bowl. It is extremely difficult, even for the advanced hobbyist, and basically impossible, for a new hobbyist to properly care for a goldfish in a fishbowl. Goldfish are messy fish; they produce an inordinate amount of waste compared to other species of fish. Moreover, goldfish will grow to anywhere from 6 inches to 12+ inches (depending on the breed). As a result, you’ll need a decent size tank to be able to maintain adequate water quality and proper care for your goldfish. A good rule of thumb to use is 10 US gallons per goldfish (8.33 Imperial gallons or 37.9 liters).
http://www.goldfishparadise.com/care/tank.php?vo=5

You should never keep your goldfish in a fishbowl. It is very small, a nightmare to maintain, and often leaves your fish gasping for air. If you MUST keep your fish in a fishbowl for some reason, be sure that it is only filled halfway. Why? Remember that a greater surface area allows more oxygen for the fish. A goldfish bowl filled to the top may have more water in it, but the surface area is much smaller! In a pinch, you could substitute several containers for a goldfish bowl. Anything large, water-tight, and clean will do. Make sure it is washed out, but do not use detergent. This is poison for fishes. And, of course, buy a tank as soon as possible. They're not expensive, and your fish will thank you for it.
http://www.petlibrary.com/goldfish/fishbowl.htm

Answer 4

I know that most fish produce a growth hormone, and once they've grown as large as they can in a tank they will stop producing the hormone.

I have an Oscar and I did some research and found that they are one of the few that do not stop producing the hormone, so will continue to grow regardless of tank size.

Answer 5

I dont have any links or other sites to back me up just my own knowledge of fish...but fish like some other animals like some kinds of lizards & anphibians size depends on the size of thier living environmet...fish will only grow as large as will be suitable for their environment, so this is not to say that keeping a goldfish in a smaller tank will hurt it, it wont but it will be a smaller fish than one kept in a larger tank...goldfish can grow to the size of carp & Koi fish are just a different kind of goldfish & started out very small but grown to be able to survive in a larger koi pond

Answer 6

Yes.

Any fish will grow to the size of its tank.

You can have a 1" long goldfish if it is in a bowl yet you can have a goldfish that is over a foot long if it is in a pond.

Some fish do not grow big enough to reach the size suitable for its aquarium.

Answer 7

for sure
i'm a goldfish breeder for 35 yrs, if i take some of my babies and put them in a 10 gal tank and put the other babies in
a 400 gal pond, within a short period of time the pond babies will be almost half again as big as the tank babies (same water change schedule and same food)

Answer 8

Fish grow in direct relation to the amount of food they feed on, but if kept for a long period of time in cramped quarters they will become stressed and die.

Answer 9

Yes. All growing fish produce chemicals that inhibit the growth of other fish (so they don’t grow too big for their environment).

Answer 10

Yes.

Answer 11

Yes it will

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldfish#Goldfish_in_aquaria