i already have 4 fish in my bowl
2007-07-06 16:06:11 · 8 answers · asked by sweetbaby_aaliyah 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Personally, I would recommend you not add anymore. A goldfish really needs at the very least 10 gallons and usually a bit more to do well. 4 in a small bowl is too many already to be honest.
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2007-07-06 16:14:26 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Mainly that you shouldn't.
Goldfish need a lot more space than people think. They should definitely not be kept in bowls. Many people say that goldfish only grow to the size of their container. However, this is actually caused by a hormone that the goldfish's system produces that causes its internal organs to get stunted or deformed when it has no more room to grow. That's what has probably happened to the rest of your four fish.
Goldfish also produce a tremendous amount of waste. They poop more than any other pet fish.
As a result, each goldfish needs at least 10 gallons of water in a heavily filtered aquarium.
So please, no more fish in your bowl. Your poor four fish are unhappy enough. Sorry, I know this isn't really what you wanted to hear.
2007-07-06 16:21:05 · answer #2 · answered by ninjaaa! 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have a bowl then do not add any more fish. Bowls are really bad for goldfish. Goldfish need oxygenated water and you need an airstone or filter for that. You will also have a huge buildup of ammonia, and the stress will be very high for fish that crowded. If you want more fish, get a 55 gallon tank and do it right.
2007-07-06 16:13:13 · answer #3 · answered by fivespeed302 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
you particularly shouldn't placed the Goldfish, or any fish particularly in a bowl. they go with a minimum of 20 gallons plus an extra 10 gallons for the different Goldfish you put in there. for the reason which you do no longer want a Goldfish, that does no longer mean you mustn't try aquatic stuff! try getting a 10-15 gallon tank with some beginner fish. i'm nonetheless a beginner myself and what i might advise is: 4+ Zebra Danios, 4+ cherry Barbs, Molly fish (i've got have been given marble ones) 4+ Corydoras, a million undemanding Pleco and X-ray tetras. they're all fairly hardy fish. =] a minimum of three+ greater of each and every of those might make an incredible tank. in case you opt to function others seem around and spot what you like. the two ask the guy getting the fish or wait and do somewhat diagnosis on the fish before getting them. this way you are able to fulfill it truly is standards. (in basic terms like your Goldfish! constantly do somewhat diagnosis before getting any puppy) good success, i wish you're able to re-think of appropriate to the fish stuff. they're greater cool than maximum human beings think of! XDDDD
2016-10-20 03:23:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bowl is not appropriate for even 1 fish. Gold fish need 10-20 gallons EACH in a proper aquarium with filtration.
2007-07-07 01:24:28 · answer #5 · answered by something_fishy 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Dont dump the bag of fish right into the bowl first let the bag float in the waterfor 20 min. too slowey get the fish used to the water then fish the new fish out of the bag with a net other wise you may get deasieses that the pet store may un- knowingly in there water.
2007-07-06 16:11:10 · answer #6 · answered by Chelsea Rae 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You really need to get those goldfish into a tank. "Goldfish" bowls are obsolete, but are still sold because people don't know any better.
Get them at least a twenty gallon tank and then let them live and grow. You are deforming their bodies by making them live in that tiny area.
When they are full grown, they will need a 55 gallon tank at the very least.
2007-07-06 16:19:44 · answer #7 · answered by I<3IGs 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes you have to put the bag of fish in the tank for about 1 hr..
so it is used to the tank..
2007-07-07 07:22:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋