2007-03-27 13:48:03 · 20 answers · asked by kyla_tobi 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
how about a salt water lake?
2007-03-27 13:52:56 · update #1
No because goldfish are cold freshwater fish and their organs are specially designed to take in fresh water. If you put them in saltwater I believe that they would dehydrate and die. The same goes for a saltwater lake.
2007-03-27 13:56:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, they cannot live in actual marine aquarium or seawater saltwater. They do, however, benefit from a certain amount of salt in their freshwater. They get the most benefit from about 1 tablespoon of salt per 5 gallons.
Do not add more salt when you just "top off" your tank due to water evaporation, salt does not evaporate. You must, however, add salt at the above ratio when you remove water yourself to do your weekly 30-40% water change.
The salt helps the fish with gill function and inhibits many of the bacteria and parasites that prey upon goldfish.
2007-03-27 20:57:40 · answer #2 · answered by 8 In the corner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. Goldfish are fresh water fish. If you put them in salt water you will kill them.
2007-03-27 20:50:24 · answer #3 · answered by Katiecat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can handle a 9% salt solution, but its not recommended. I don't use any salt in my goldfish tank. Only to medicate, then its back to no salt. Too much salt too quickly can burn the gills. They couldn't live in a saltwater tank meant for ocean fish, they will die (or be eaten).
2007-03-27 23:07:04 · answer #4 · answered by Sunday P 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
they can be in salt water for like a little while to kill an infection or some sort of fungus so the salt kills it.
2007-03-27 21:07:38 · answer #5 · answered by guy f 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I've seen them live as long as 30 seconds, before a triggerfish inhaled him.
2007-03-27 21:01:38 · answer #6 · answered by something_fishy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No it will kick over in approx. 2 min.
2007-03-28 18:47:39 · answer #7 · answered by BOBBY M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, however if you can add a bit of aquarium salt (for fresh water, not marine tanks) to their water. supposedly helps fight disease.
2007-03-27 20:57:56 · answer #8 · answered by Kylie Anne 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Noooo... they are fresh water fish
2007-03-27 20:50:54 · answer #9 · answered by curoius 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. they could be in dirty water though. they are found in lakes and ponds. they grow very big
2007-03-27 20:50:36 · answer #10 · answered by AvesPro 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋