I have some goldfish and shabumpkins (not sure of the spelling of that one) which I keep in a tank indoors. Now I know that they are cold water fish, but there has to be a point at which it is too cold for them and they will die. I have no central heating and the house is very cold at the moment, and it is likely to get much colder as the weather gets worse - so my question is how cold does it have to be before the fish die?
I don't have any means to get heating so that isn't an option and I can't get a job because I have had cancer. I will get a heater for the fish tank soon but in the mean time I would be very grateful it if someone can let me know the answer to this question.
2006-11-10 07:47:52 · 9 answers · asked by nettyone2003 6 in Pets ➔ Fish
yep, just as long the water doesn't completely freeze, you're fine...
even if there is ice on the top of the tank, they're fine.. just break the ice so gas exchange with the air and water can occur.
gold fish are/ were originally outside fish and they go through all sorts of weather.
i'm actually more worried about you than the fish... just don't let your house or apartment below 60° for your sake.
if you need aquarium equipments, i'm sure we can donate stuff. Part of being an aquarist is that we have crap laying around we don't use... Just ask this this forum i guess.
2006-11-10 09:27:12 · answer #1 · answered by professorminh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A few years ago We had a huge blizzard and our power went out for three days it got cold, really cold and my tank is freshwater tropical I don't know how cold it got but I did not lose a single fish. when it comes to goldfish I think as long as it is not frozen they will survive allot of people where I am from have outdoor ponds with goldfish and as long as they do not freeze solid the fish just go into a state of inactivity. hope this helps
2006-11-10 15:59:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I hae neighbours who leave their goldfish out in their pond all winter and most of them survive, and I live in Calgary Alberta where it can get to -40 and stay there for weeks. However, if you can live in the temperature, so can the fish, Pleas e see about getting some kindof heat in your house. You are much more important than any fish ever was or will be.
2006-11-10 17:58:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goldfish can live outside all winter so they will be fine in an unheated house, as long as the water dosent freeze solid, keep a hole at the top at all times if it ever freezes.
2006-11-10 17:29:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the water doesnt freeze solid ,they will be fine in a tank indoors.You would be suprised how warm the water gets.
2006-11-10 16:06:48 · answer #5 · answered by Andyp P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Goldfish are carp, they can literally freeze and thaw in spring and do quite well. the others will live with the water temp as low as 36 degrees F.I suggest you just add a bubble bar to keep a good current in the water and they will do fine.
2006-11-10 16:59:01 · answer #6 · answered by knight_in_burntarmor 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I kept mine in a huge tank last winter with no heater they're absolutley fine
2006-11-10 15:52:04 · answer #7 · answered by Rhapsody 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is spelled 'shubunkin' not shabumpkin'. They will be fine in your house in an unheated tank.
2006-11-10 17:04:34 · answer #8 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Think they should be fine - as THEY DO LIVE OUTSIDE IN PONDS, SO THEY SHOULD COPE WITH BEING INSIDE ok
2006-11-10 16:21:30 · answer #9 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋