do my goldfish need those little gravel rocks? i just got new ones yesterday [those 28 cent ones from walmart]. ive had them before and they die easy, that was because i didnt know how to take care of them. but now im older and know how to care for them. help?
2006-12-23 08:50:30 · 10 answers · asked by Scott T 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Yeah, you definitely need gravel. Firstly, fish need to feel secure. In a tank, they don't understand that they're in a small area - and if they look down, and see their reflection, they think it's more water that predators can come from.
Also, your tank needs nitrifying bacteria, which converts toxic ammonia into less toxic nitrates - these bateria reside in your filter cartridge but also in your gravel. Less gravel equals less bacteria, which means less ammonia conversion.
Also, those 28 cent goldfish from walmart are common goldfish, or comets. These fish can grow to 2 feet long! They NEED to live in large ponds, or at least a 100 gallon tank.
2006-12-23 09:08:17 · answer #1 · answered by Zoe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While they can get along ok without gravel, it really helps them feel more secure.
The reason being, if they look downwards, the plastic or glass with no gravel on it, will reflect their image, and can cause the fish a large amount of stress, thinking they have someone following them around all the time.
While this doesnt always happen, its a good idea just to be safe. The gravel simply just keeps them feeling more secure. MAKE SURE you wash it with very warm water before you put it into the tank. To get rid of any dust or dirt or extra dye from the rocks.
Plus, it spruces up your aquarium. :)
2006-12-23 08:56:59 · answer #2 · answered by sabinepd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gravel and decor are no longer certainly needed. i could warning which you will could desire to scrub somewhat extra often because of the fact gravel collects debris and keeps it from floating around interior the water. yet, in case you placed gravel in it does not advise which you do no longer could desire to scrub because of the fact even however the gravel collects debris the nasty chemical aspects are nonetheless latest. Gravel additionally properties the reliable micro organism so verify in case you do no longer use gravel which you have a reliable water clear out so the micro organism can convey jointly interior the clear out. you like reliable micro organism to have clean water.
2016-10-05 22:59:51 · answer #3 · answered by greenwell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most goldfish don't require gravel but I would suggest some because it makes your tank look so much better.
2006-12-23 11:23:09 · answer #4 · answered by Arthur J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The gravel is to keep the plants and other items in place as well as present a visual background. It also conceals all the fish poop that is deposited so you don't have to look at it.
2006-12-23 08:56:01 · answer #5 · answered by Thomas K 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gravel is purely for decoration. The fish will do fine with or without it.
2006-12-23 09:21:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I think that they do need gravel because it makes them feek like they are in the sea.
2006-12-23 08:53:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it adds some aesthetics to the tank but as long as you feed them and change their water at least once as week you'll be amazed at how long they live. i have a 99 cent one that for 2 years has kept going and still is
2006-12-23 08:56:43 · answer #8 · answered by prxlykos 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well you need some kind of ground with them in the bowl or tank. and for other things you will probably need a suckerfish to get rid of some of the alge in the bowl or tank
2006-12-23 08:54:24 · answer #9 · answered by Skipper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they don`t need it it is for decoration. they do like though.
2006-12-23 08:54:27 · answer #10 · answered by joi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋