what kind of fish can you put in a fish bowl?

Answer 1

Absolutely NONE, in my opinion they should be forbidden
Even a betta needs at least a 2.5 gallon tank with heater and filter
You could maybe put some shrimp in there, but that is about it


EB

Answer 2

I agree with those who say "none." Bettas CAN be kept in bowls, but they will live longer, healthier lives if they can be kept in tanks at least 5 gallons, so that you can install a heater with a thermostat that will keep the temp stable somewhere between 78 and 82 degrees. Small tank heaters don't have thermostats - they are just always on, and they can overheat the water.

Plus, with bowls, the water is constantly cycling - go to sites like www.aquahobby.com to learn about cycling - because you have to fully change the water and start over again. Filtered, larger tanks can build up a healthy colony of nitrifying bacteria, which will help your tank stay healthy for the fish.

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

None, goldfish need far more room (they get 12+ inches long) than a bowl would allow and are also incredibility messy and need very powerful filters. Tropical fish such a bettas need heaters and filters. You may be able to do put some shrimp in there but otherwise return the bowl (as it is useless for fish) and get a tank.

Answer 4

Beta fish are a good fish to have in a bowl, they come in different colors, mostly red and blue, and you could have a plant on top with the roots hanging in. Do NOT put goldfish in a bowl. Although most commercials have fancy-tailed goldfish and bubble eye gold fish in tiny bowls that look cool, it really hurts the fish and it won't live long. I have two fancy-tailed goldfish in a twenty-gallon tank, the maximum capacity for a tank that size. Even though they are both smaller than a golf ball they need a lot of living space.

Answer 5

None! At least get a 5 gallon tank. A lot of people put bettas in bowls but this isn't really the best aquarium for them. They give the argument that bettas live in rice paddies and small puddles of water but what they forget to mention is that they only temporarily live in those conditions. How big is your fish bowl?

Answer 6

The only fish you can put in a bowl is a betta. However, the bowl MUST be at least 1.5 gallon, bare minimum, and you will need to do water changes every 4 or 5 days. You will also need to get a heater in there for your betta, which can be rather unsightly in bowls.

Do not put goldfish in bowls. Goldfish need at least 10 gallons each and putting them in anything smaller will cause their internal organs to stunt and deform.

Answer 7

Don't put fish in a fish bowl, friend! It's not a good idea! You CAN keep a betta in a fish bowl, but yaho. Goldfish need at least 5 gallons (for 1) so that's out of the option. Don't put fish in a fish bowl, friend!

Answer 8

The only kind of fish I would recommend for a bowl would be a Betta fish...they are clean fish with minimal mess(when feed correctly) compared to a Goldfish which people may keep in bowls(goldfish are extreamly messy!) Goldfish need filters to keep the tanks clean. Hope this helps!

Answer 9

you cant add a goldfish, and for those who say they wont grow big or they will last very long in a bowl, i will email them with a feeder from my pond. anyone is larger than 23 inches.

Anyway, for bowls your only option would be a betta. As they are labyrinth and can live without a watr current. They will need weekly water changes at least since it is a bowl, and im guessing it is unfiltered.

For more about bettas, you are welcomed to check out my betta site http://www.bcaquatics.com

Answer 10

i really suggest a beta fish they arent hard to take care of