it is a commom gold fish 28 cents at walmart (lol) and i put him in his bowl (lotsa room/oxygen) and he doesnt swim around he just sinks to the bottom or he swims to a diffrent corner and goes to sleep ALL DAY LONG! and sumtimes he eats but... is this normal?? i feed him normally and he just sinks to the bottom! is it normal?
2006-10-11 11:32:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
what? it is to heavy? explain urself! i have other fish and they dont sink to the bottem!
2006-10-11 11:37:23 · update #1
Don't forget: 28 CENTS. But he could also just be a shy fish. How long ago did you get him? He might just be nervous about a new tank.
2006-10-11 13:58:16 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Petlover♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-08 13:03:55 · answer #2 · answered by girardot 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those fish should grow to be at least 12", keeping it in a bowl will not only stunt it but will probably kill it. They also produce a lot of ammonia which will kill it if it gets too high which means you will have to clean that tiny bowl everyday and Walmart doesn't usually sell healthy fish to begin with so good luck with him.
2006-10-11 11:38:30 · answer #3 · answered by Nunya Biznis 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well feeder fish do tend to do that, My goldfish were feeders and they're now almost 2 years old.
He shouldn't be in a bowl since goldfish are pond fish and grow to be almost over a foot long.
But yea, for feeder goldfish, it is normal to do that, they are more vulnerable to disease and other things
2006-10-11 16:09:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry dear but you have bought a feeder fish. these fish are cheap and are bred to be eaten. It may not live that long. These are the fish that you win at the fair. it might not be "normal" for a fish to just sit in one spot for a long period of time, but dont worry, he should be ok. I have had a feeder fish that has lived for a whole year. but as long as he eats and seems not to be disstressed, dont worry.
2006-10-11 11:52:18 · answer #5 · answered by devilgirlwithcape 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Goldfish are not famous for jumping, but you should get another one to have the pair!!
2006-10-11 11:37:22 · answer #6 · answered by alfonso 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if your fish is doing so,,, dont worry -- a dying fish always seeks for oxygen and tends to float... but yours is different - PHYSICALY FIT... maybe his too old or something,,,
2006-10-11 11:41:14 · answer #7 · answered by kwing-kwang 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
goldfish are lazy, all the ones I've seen do what yours is doing.
2006-10-11 11:40:45 · answer #8 · answered by J 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
he or she is too lazy
maybe he or she does not like the light
2006-10-11 11:39:21 · answer #9 · answered by Ta1mat 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
IT IS TO HEAVY
2006-10-11 11:35:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋