They may be compact and stylish, but there's nothing cute about fish bowls. Small space and toxic water conditions are just a few of things wrong with them.

You might think of flushing a goldfish down the toilet as a way to get rid of it but really you're doing more harm than good by flushing a goldfish down the toilet.

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An overview of keeping fish in a fish bowl. A brief history. Pros and cons.

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Goldfish can survive in a bowl without a filter, but this setup means you need to clean the bowl daily. A tank with a filter is better for the goldfish and requires much less work to maintain it. Be sure to treat tap water with a water conditioner for goldfish when you change the water.

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Although bettas and goldfish are the most commonly kept fish that can live in a bowl, there are many other choices that are easier to keep. Consider your bowl size and whether you prefer a school of nano fish to watch or a single fish to bond with. You must commit to daily maintenance of the bowl.

A fish bowl refers to a small, self-contained aquarium, usually spherical or another rounded shape, that is used to house and display petite fish varieties as p