Does a single goldfish get lonely?
There’s no definite way of knowing whether goldfish get lonely. However, we can say that it is very unlikely that goldfish get lonely. Goldfish are just not the same as humans – they’re not social animals in the same way that we are, and they don’t have the same capacity to get bored or long for companionship.
Is it possible for a goldfish to get lonely?
There’s no definite way of knowing whether goldfish get lonely. After all, nobody can enter the mind of a goldfish to make absolutely sure. However, we can say that it is very unlikely that goldfish get lonely.
What’s the best way to keep a goldfish alone?
Use dim tank lights, or at least don’t turn lights on and off often. Always keep goldfish alone, or (much better) with other goldfish only. They want around 70 to 75 degrees, so you can’t keep them with tropical fish, who want 78 to 82 degrees.
What kind of fish can a solitary goldfish live with?
Solitary fish, much like us humans can suffer from lethargy and depression. The advice is to have at least two goldfish in a tank. They are not aggressive and so can comfortably live with other community fish. But that is if they are too big for the goldfish’s mouth. Ideal tank mates include gold medaka, danios, and cloud mountain minnows.
Is it illegal to have a goldfish alone in a tank?
In Switzerland, it’s actually illegal to have goldfish alone in a tank as it is against the animal welfare laws. So it is actually possible to face prosecution in some countries. Still not convinced? And do goldfish get depressed when alone?
There’s no definite way of knowing whether goldfish get lonely. After all, nobody can enter the mind of a goldfish to make absolutely sure. However, we can say that it is very unlikely that goldfish get lonely.
Use dim tank lights, or at least don’t turn lights on and off often. Always keep goldfish alone, or (much better) with other goldfish only. They want around 70 to 75 degrees, so you can’t keep them with tropical fish, who want 78 to 82 degrees.
In Switzerland, it’s actually illegal to have goldfish alone in a tank as it is against the animal welfare laws. So it is actually possible to face prosecution in some countries. Still not convinced? And do goldfish get depressed when alone?
Are there any solitary goldfish in the wild?
But to answer this question efficiently, we may need to explore their lives in the wild, without captivity. As a matter of fact, goldfish are not solitary creatures. You will often find them in shoals. In a particular study, goldfish exhibited shoaling behaviors. They did foraging and sampled food as a group.
