Might buy Goldfishes - Some questions about them.

[sana]

I might buy Goldfishes in these days. (HOPEFULLY I WILL ) So, I need to ask a few questions.

Q1. If I get them in a bowl, how many times should I change their water?
Q2. Should I get a tank or a bowl?
Q3. Is it true that a goldfish's memory is of three seconds?
Q4. How many times a day should I feed them? (seriously important**)
Q5. Would they be more happy if I add those aquarium toys (like the castle and the bridge etc.)? Should i get them those toys etc.

I guess these are the questions for now. Please please pray that I get to buy them and real real soon!!! It would be awesome because my mom and dad agreed that I could keep fishies. I really hope I get to buy them sooooooon.

Thank You for reading!

[Freedom]

I know most places sell goldfish for bowls and tanks. But really, they are not meant to be kept that way. They can easily grow to 12 inches long if / when properly cared for.

Because they are so plentiful and easy to breed, they are an inexpensive way for folks to start with fish, especially to start youngsters with fish.

http://www.firsttankguide.net/goldfish.php

http://ezinearticles.com/?Goldfish-C...ance&id=933257

http://www.americanaquariumproducts....h_disease.html

[Karen]

A decent sized tank is better than the classic bowl.

No, their memories are not just 3 seconds, that's just a silly line from a song, and an old myth.

Usually they are fed twice a day.

You should read the links Sandra posted, but as for toys, would you be happier in an empty room, or a room with stuff in it?

[Suki Wingy]

One major word here: FILTRATION! Goldfish are dirty fish. You will need heavy filtration to keep them alive and healthy! People say a goldfish will grow to fit its tank, but really they can grow up to a foot in length, and if they don't it's because their living conditions/lack of proper care stunted them.

[sana]

thank You guys for what you have told me uptil now. I have two more questions.

Q1. I don't understand how the filters work. What really does happen when you install a filter in your aquarium?

Q2. What should be at the bottom of the aquarium? Do you get it along with the aquarium? What is it called?

Thank You for everything that you have given me uptil now, I got lots of information from that but there are only a few questions that I still have.

Thank You!!

[Karen]

Most places will sell you "aquarium rocks" - colored stuff that's like small gravel, but it is made of safe stuff for the fish. The filters work by filtering impurities out of the water, food debris and, well, fish poop!

[Roxyluvsme13]

Sana, if you don't want a fish that's as much work as a goldfish seems to be, you should opt for a Betta. They're pretty low maintenance

[sana]

Ok...Goldfish are A LOT of work!! Could anybody please suggest an easier fish, phew** this seems sooo hard, I thought keeping a goldfish was like, put in a bowl, feed twice and that's all and add dead fish because I always heard they die quick... I need an easier fish...

[Roxyluvsme13]

Ok...Goldfish are A LOT of work!! Could anybody please suggest an easier fish, phew** this seems sooo hard, I thought keeping a goldfish was like, put in a bowl, feed twice and that's all and add dead fish because I always heard they die quick... I need an easier fish...

Betta
http://www.bettafish.com/

[IRescue452]

Betta with a heater and sponge filter in a 5 gallon tank. Much easier since they don't produce as much waste.

The thing about fish is their environment is almost completely enclosed. The owner must provide for everything right down to the amount of oxygen in the tank. Basically having fish is playing god to an animal because its by your hand that they will so much as breathe. At least with a dog or cat they can breathe the air on their own.

[chocolatepuppy]

Ok...Goldfish are A LOT of work!! Could anybody please suggest an easier fish, phew** this seems sooo hard, I thought keeping a goldfish was like, put in a bowl, feed twice and that's all and add dead fish because I always heard they die quick... I need an easier fish...

Ha ha Sana, yes Goldfish can be a lot of work! As for them dying quickly, that's because people don't care for them properly. I have two that are around 5 years old.

[sana]

Thank You soooooo much to everybody who helped in telling me and increasing my knowledge about caring Goldfishes, I loved it and thank you again, I can't take good care of goldfishes so , I would prefer keeping an easier fish to take care of than to kill 2 Goldfish So, thank you again and I will see if there are betta in the fish marts near my home

[Christmas_Hamster]

If you're going for bettas then be sure to check out www.ultimatebettas.com
Even if you don't join the forum it is jam-packed with good information.