2006-10-16 08:21:11 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
i don't realy think it matters what shape it is the thing that does count is the size. why don't you ask the person selling you the fish what would be better because they might know well i hope that you find out
2006-10-16 08:33:18 · answer #1 · answered by Jessica T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Square Fish Bowl
2016-11-09 22:29:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The shape of the tank/bowl doesn't really matter. But, depending upon how many and what kind of fish you have, make sure you buy a tank that's big enough. Goldfish are pretty happy in a simple round fish bowl but tropical fish do better in a regular fish tank with a fluorescent light, heater, air pump, filter, etc. Check with someone who works in the pet store and they can recommend the proper tank and accessories for your fish.
2006-10-16 08:34:08 · answer #3 · answered by njshoregurl61 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Several problems with bowls. They are generally too small for large messy fish like goldfish They dont usually have power filters to keep the water clean. Their shape means they have less surface area to allow oxygen exchange between the air and the water. Combine those three things together and you have a death trap for any goldfish. As small rectangular tank is not a lot better, as goldfish quickly outrgrow them. But once you get up to a decent size (20gal+) then you can expect your goldfish to live for many years. If you could get a 20gal round bowl and fit a power filter to it it would be fine for a fish to live in, but that sort of thing isn't cheap. Ian
2016-05-22 06:53:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No fish should be in a bowl, its cruel even for bettas and goldfish. It's actually illegal in different parts of the world because of it.
But anyway, shape does matter for some fish. Most fish like (and need) space to swim back and forth but some fish swim up and down more, like angels, so they need taller tanks instead of longer tanks.
2006-10-17 03:35:42 · answer #5 · answered by Nunya Biznis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if u mean a square of the same length as the diameter of the bowl..i.e of the same size,then defently the square tank because theres more room in that
Also it depends on the fish,Fighter fish and gold fish dont need alot of room so it doesnt really matter wether is square or a bowl
2006-10-16 08:32:06 · answer #6 · answered by asim v 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A square tank would be better, since it provides more space to swim for fish. And as I have come to know, bigger is better. The tank's parameters remain stable and it's less prone to disease.
2006-10-16 16:03:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say depending on the fish you want but I don't think it matters it is the size that really counts again depending on the fish
2006-10-16 08:25:58 · answer #8 · answered by C live 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally a square tank is better as it reduces reflection.
2006-10-16 11:17:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the size of it matters. cant be cramped in there. ive had both for my fish.
2006-10-16 08:32:25 · answer #10 · answered by tanyae2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋