2007-03-15 17:09:05 · 34 answers · asked by skeetw05 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
deff. not I think its cute when guys have pets....even if it is a fish....
2007-03-15 17:14:15 · answer #1 · answered by luvaly_girl 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
TOO OLD for a GOLDFISH??? Heavens no!
But realize, he'd like to be kept in a tank a lot better - common goldfish can grow to be 20+ inches (18" or so is more common in a tank) and fancies get 5-10". Don't believe the myth that fish will only grow to fit the size of their tank - they will end up dying from stunting and their own waste production prematurely instead (they can live decades). Please don't use a bowl!
And goldfish are major waste producers, too. A filter is a necessity, as is a larger tank they can grow into. Water changes should be done weekly (around 20-30% of the tank volume).
2007-03-15 17:20:55 · answer #2 · answered by copperhead 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
No, older the better. You will take better care of your goldfish than a kid. Though the bowl part I would highly recommend against. You can get a great 10 gallon tank with a fantastic bio filter for only $22 at PetSmart.
2007-03-15 18:35:22 · answer #3 · answered by boncarles 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're certainly not to old to keep fish, you're never to old for that. However what are you planning to put in your goldfish bowl? Ironically goldfish are a very poor choice. They really need much more space than they can get in a bowl. If your bowl is unheated you're going to be limited to what you can put in there. Once choice would be two or three White Cloud minnows. They can survive in a small tank and do not require heating of any kind. Another option is a paradise fish. They are from Korea and northern China and can do pretty well in cooler water, and being labyrinth fish, like gourami's and bettas, they can breath from the atmosphere so they are more tolerant of poor water conditions. Allot of people keep bettas in those sorts of bowls, but really bettas like warmer water than what you can manage in a small bowl.
2007-03-15 17:20:26 · answer #4 · answered by Sank63 3 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is. By this age you should be able to do research on proper conditions. Goldfish need 10 gallons of filtered water for every 3" of fish.
2007-03-15 22:54:54 · answer #5 · answered by bzzflygirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a problem at all. You can keep any fish at any age.
BUT for a 20 year old adult to keep a gold fish in a bowl is wrong and irresponsible!!!
You should consider keeping it in 10 gallon tank instead.
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2007-03-15 18:20:50 · answer #6 · answered by Ellan M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What does age have to do with sharing an apartment with a goldfish? Remember C.J. on the TV series, "West Wing"? She kept a beloved goldfish in a bowl on her desk near the Oval Office. Goldfish are most agreeable roommates and they emotionally pull for you in all your endeavors.
2007-03-15 17:22:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most goldfish is used for feeding other things and for young children since they are so cheap to buy.I am 38 years old and I bought 3 goldfish.But I have 6 kids although the goldfish was bought because I wanted them.
2007-03-15 17:38:57 · answer #8 · answered by darlene100568 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No I am a lot older and I have 3 goldfish ! I have had them for almost 9 years. Also please get a tank cause the bowl is cruel. Take a few moments and look up Goldfish care online.
2007-03-15 17:15:07 · answer #9 · answered by yeah , yeah whatever 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No age is the approriate age to keep fish in a bowl. Bowls are cruel to keep fish in because of their small size, and the shape which makes them near impossible to heat and filter.
Goldfish also live for a long time and grow to large sizes. Keeping them in small bowls causes them to die before they have a chance to reach their full potential.
If size and budget is an issue for you, there are many cheap tanks between 2-5 gallons that are great for fish, just make sure you research the fish before you get it so you know the fish will live a full healthy life in a small tank.
2007-03-15 17:42:33 · answer #10 · answered by fish guy 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yep, when you get old enough you will discover that you cannot keep goldfish in a bowl.
2007-03-16 06:37:15 · answer #11 · answered by Sunday P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋