Fish Bowls! Why are they bad for fish?

Fish Bowls are bad for fish. In this article we will show you the reasons why a fish bowl is an inappropriate home for any animal.

The fishkeeping hobby has evolved a lot over time, from small vases and bowls to today’s aquariums with high technology. Unfortunately, due to a lack of experience and knowledge, some people still keep their fish in fish bowls. Ironically, these aquariums are not suitable for fish, be it the famous goldfish, bettas or any other animal. Below, we will list some reasons why fish bowls are not a good option for purchase and possible home for your pets.

A fish bowl minimizes the surface-to-air ratio

A fish bowl does not provide excellent contact between the surface and the air. The higher the proportion, the more oxygen will dissolve in the water, allowing the fish to breathe more easily. Rectangular shape of an aquarium allows for greater surface proportions, keeping oxygen levels high.

The size of the fish bowl interferes with maintaining the temperature

The size of a fish bowl makes it practically impossible to keep the temperature regulated, as it is too small to accommodate a heater or thermostat, and the amount of water is too small for the temperature to always remain the same. In addition, most fish kept in aquariums today are tropical, meaning they need a thermostat to keep the water at a constant temperature and often hotter than the room temperature. Bettas are an example of fish that needs water with temperatures that vary between 24 ° and 30 ° C.

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Problems to add filters

The size of a fish bowl also makes it impossible to accommodate a suitable filter. This is a huge problem, because this equipment is responsible for filtering the aquarium water and generating movement and oxygenation, in addition to collecting waste and keeping it crystalline.

Filters prevent waste from decomposing and produce toxic chemicals for your fish.

Difficulty swimming

All fish need space to explore and protect themselves, so there should be enough space for some hiding places when they are afraid and want to relax a little.

Fish bowls usually do not have a lid

Some fish have the unfortunate habit of jumping, and who wouldn’t be depressed if they lived in a small fish bowl? The fish can jump and die on your living room rug. Some toxins can also fall into the water and poison it, or even a hungry cat can ‘fish’ for its next meal.

Image distortion

The curved glass distorts the view of the fish, stressing the animal. Imagine if huge blurry bubbles were walking out the window every day.

If you buy a pet, be it a fish or a dog, it is your responsibility to ensure that it receives the best care possible under your ownership.

Animals are not toys, they are living beings and need to be respected and treated correctly. That includes your little fish. If you are keeping them in a fish bowl, do the right thing and buy a suitable tank!

Do you also think that keeping fish in a fish bowls is a bad idea?