im getting a pet fish but it has to be a fresh water and able to live on its own in a very small bowl. any ideas? please help!!
2006-10-20 12:10:48 · 9 answers · asked by ♥♥♥♥♫♪♥♥♥♥ 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
In a very small bowl? I would have to say none. Unlike what so many people seem to think even bettas don't live in tiny small puddles. Here is a link that shows just how big those rice paddies really are, http://www.bettadreams.com/ricepaddies.html
Bettas also are a tropical fish and need a constant temp of around 78. If you do get one then get him one of those 2.5 gallon acrylic tanks with the light and get him a little heater. They are so much more active when they have space to swim around in too.
2006-10-21 02:16:55 · answer #1 · answered by Nunya Biznis 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bowls are bad! Fish movements cause vibrations in the water that are reflected onto the fish by the bent glass. Consequently, the fish is continually receiving it's own echo through its lateral line organ. This causes permanent stress, and the disease resistance of the fish weakens. I have a Paradise Fish (an easy-to-keep coldwater fish) alone in a very small tank and he's coping just fine.
2006-10-20 21:35:39 · answer #2 · answered by Summerflame 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As others said, the Betta. They come in a variety of different patterns, shapes, sizes, and colors. The most common one is the veiltail. They can live in very small bowls (though I don't recommend it, I usually keep my bettas in 1-5 gallon tanks.) they do not need filteration, and every-day cleaning, or heaters. They're a very harty fish, you know. But living in this condition will shorten their life from 3 years to as low as a month. Take good care of him if you want to leave him in a small cup or bowl, feed him pellets, freezedried or live bloodworms (I feed mine freezedried.) 3 or more times a day. (1 or 2 with pellets.) Add a plant, especially if you are getting a male betta, I found that males are poorer swimmers than females, and like to rest themselves in plants. Hope that helped!
2006-10-20 12:54:54 · answer #3 · answered by x00sarin00x 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saltwater fish are much more complicated!!!! Stick with freshwater fish because saltwater fish are EXPENSIVE. The problem is that your nitrate levels are too high. Do a complete water change (Put the fish in a BIG container). Then add dechlorinator and your filter run (in the water) for 24hours ( I would go 48 hours just to be safe) Then slowly add your fish to the water and watch there actions over the next few days. BUT MAKE SURE TO TEST YOUR NITRITE LEVELS IN THE TANK BEFORE ADDING THE FISH!!!!!!! If the levels are high for more than 12hours. Get a type of medication for the water that converts Ammonia to Nitrite. Then Nitrite to non-toxic nitrate.
2016-05-22 06:06:31 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Betta only, they do not need the filtration that other fish require. They can actually breathe air with an organ called the labryinth (in their heads). Do not get a goldfish, you will stunt his growth, and he will live a short, tortured life in a bowl. A snail may also work.
2006-10-20 12:15:05 · answer #5 · answered by Carson 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Beta.
oops. Betta
2006-10-20 12:17:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely a Betta. They are well-adapted to living in small confined quarters. And they're beautiful!
2006-10-20 12:17:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Betta, they come in many, many colors and are very beautiful.
2006-10-20 12:12:40 · answer #8 · answered by Axe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
neon's
2006-10-20 12:14:19 · answer #9 · answered by ash 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋