Is bottled water ok for goldfish?

Question

Since tap water could kill goldfish, if i filled the bowl with bottled water that is purified would that be ok? Or should i still get a purifier?

Answer 1

Take the goldfish back to the store. Goldfish can't live in bowls. You will never be able to keep it healthy no matter what you do. Each goldfish needs 10 gallons PER fish. If its a common goldfish, they should reach a foot in length or more, so a bowl is no suitable home for goldfish. Its a myth and something you have seen on television for years.
If you insist on keeping your pet in a locker type situation here's what you will need to do. Change all of the water 4 to 5 times a day, every 5 or 6 hours day and night. If you use bottled water use spring water as it has salts and minerals in it to hold Ph. Distilled water needs buffers like Neutral Controller and RO Right or Buff-it-Up.
If you want a fish in a bowl get a betta and change all of the water with spring water once a week. Wash bowl with scalding hot water only, no soap needed. OR if you love the goldfish and thats the fish you want to keep go get it a little 10 or even better a 20 gallon tank with an arator, heater and filter (hang on the back are easiest to clean, avoid undergravel filters) and buy a good fish keeping guide as you have decided to keep an exotic pet that you know very little about. There are huge novels on the subject of fish keeping and water quality. You're just starting and you have much to learn.

Answer 2

Tap water is dangerous because your city puts chlorine in it to kill bacteria and chlorine kills fish. Bottled water purified by reverse osmosis doesn't have any of the natural minerals and it's pH is lower than plain bottled water guarenteed to be 'natural' like Ozarka. You can buy water conditioners at any Petco/Petsmart to make your tap water safe for fish and it's a lot more cost-effective in the long run.

Answer 3

Tap water is just fine for goldfish. Use a water conditioner to remove any ammonia or chlorine or chloramine. You can also let it sit for 24 hrs and also use the water conditoner. Bottled water may not have trace elements or minerals that the fish need. So use tap water just use a water conditioner with it.

Answer 4

It's the best thing because the fish need fresh water instead of the faucet water that has lead in it. I used bottled jug water for my fish. You could use either or purifier or bottled because when I used tap water my fish died.

Answer 5

Just get some water conditioner from your local pet store. Then you just add a few drops to tap water and it makes it perfect fish water. Goldfish eat goldfish flakes and sometimes eat vegetables and fruits.

Answer 6

well personaly ive had goldfish in tap water and they've survived, but bottled water would be great. if i were you i would still get a purifier to make sure he stays healthy.

Answer 7

No, bottled water is lacking the minerals your fish DO need. Just take the chlorine and hard metals out. It will be safer for now than the chlorinated water, but it is cheaper and safer for the fish to get the dechlorinator in the future:)

Answer 8

You should still get a purifier and tap water would do if you put purifier in it.

Answer 9

i'd recommened a ph and water testing kit,
like firstly with this you could fill the tank or pond up with tap water then add a dechlorinator or pond tap safe then just check the water with a ph testing kit to check for acidic content, you can get everything for around £25, but ph levels aren't quite so harmful to goldfish unless they get excessive.

Answer 10

Its ok just get the bottled water, your fine. A Short and simple strait to the point answer.