Comments on: Goldfish bowl with blown-glass mountains http://boingboing.net/2011/09/14/goldfish-bowl-with-blown-glass.html Brain candy for Happy Mutants Sun, 26 May 2013 03:54:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Pieter Jossa http://boingboing.net/2011/09/14/goldfish-bowl-with-blown-glass.html#comment-1216558 Pieter Jossa Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:00:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=117444#comment-1216558 Poor fishy Poor fishy

]]> By: Johanna Marmolejos http://boingboing.net/2011/09/14/goldfish-bowl-with-blown-glass.html#comment-1216272 Johanna Marmolejos Sat, 17 Sep 2011 22:34:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=117444#comment-1216272 Actually, a Betta would need AT LEAST a 5 gallon tank and would be much happier and way more active if put in a 10 gallon tank.  I had one in a 10 gallon tank and he was always swimming around. A sight for sore eyes! Actually, a Betta would need AT LEAST a 5 gallon tank and would be much happier and way more active if put in a 10 gallon tank. 

I had one in a 10 gallon tank and he was always swimming around. A sight for sore eyes!

]]> By: Tyler Theroux http://boingboing.net/2011/09/14/goldfish-bowl-with-blown-glass.html#comment-1214501 Tyler Theroux Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:08:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=117444#comment-1214501 I dont understand how no one thought of the fact that you can have a tank of any size with mountains or whatever blown into it. I dont understand how no one thought of the fact that you can have a tank of any size with mountains or whatever blown into it.

]]> By: GrrrlRomeo http://boingboing.net/2011/09/14/goldfish-bowl-with-blown-glass.html#comment-1214393 GrrrlRomeo Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:20:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=117444#comment-1214393 I don't know that this would be very good for a betta fish either...at least not a male. He might see his reflection in the glass mountains and try to fight the reflection. I don’t know that this would be very good for a betta fish either…at least not a male. He might see his reflection in the glass mountains and try to fight the reflection.

]]> By: Brewer_ME http://boingboing.net/2011/09/14/goldfish-bowl-with-blown-glass.html#comment-1213729 Brewer_ME Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:39:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=117444#comment-1213729 If we're still talking goldfish, then yeah- growth rates, mortality, life expectancy are all shortened. Goldfish can live 20 years if properly provided for.   They are active swimmers given the chance, and it's very hard to regulate the quality of a small volume of water.  If we’re still talking goldfish, then yeah- growth rates, mortality, life expectancy are all shortened. Goldfish can live 20 years if properly provided for.   They are active swimmers given the chance, and it’s very hard to regulate the quality of a small volume of water. 

]]> By: Brewer_ME http://boingboing.net/2011/09/14/goldfish-bowl-with-blown-glass.html#comment-1213723 Brewer_ME Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:36:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=117444#comment-1213723 The clean water part is the problem.  Without mechanical filtration, the nitrogen cycle is very difficult to establish; without the nitrogen cycle, the water would need to be changed daily.  Same goes for betta...  Now- as a mini planted tank this could be very awesome.  Hard to do though... The clean water part is the problem.  Without mechanical filtration, the nitrogen cycle is very difficult to establish; without the nitrogen cycle, the water would need to be changed daily.  Same goes for betta… 

Now- as a mini planted tank this could be very awesome.  Hard to do though…

]]> By: chenille http://boingboing.net/2011/09/14/goldfish-bowl-with-blown-glass.html#comment-1213532 chenille Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:43:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=117444#comment-1213532 Goldfish can, not should. I mention it as an example of how they're relatively tough, not to say leaving them in those conditions is a good idea. Goldfish can, not should. I mention it as an example of how they’re relatively tough, not to say leaving them in those conditions is a good idea.

]]> By: anaximander http://boingboing.net/2011/09/14/goldfish-bowl-with-blown-glass.html#comment-1213328 anaximander Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:51:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=117444#comment-1213328 For a long time, I actually had quite the collection of glass fish - something like this - http://www.jacousa.com/content/60.htm (See the seahorses, about halfway down the page.) This would make me want to find my collection. For a long time, I actually had quite the collection of glass fish – something like this – http://www.jacousa.com/content/60.htm (See the seahorses, about halfway down the page.) This would make me want to find my collection.

]]> By: Incipient Madness http://boingboing.net/2011/09/14/goldfish-bowl-with-blown-glass.html#comment-1213062 Incipient Madness Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:04:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=117444#comment-1213062 A goldfish should never be put in a bowl. Goldfish are large growing, high metabolic rate fish. They belong in large tanks and ponds where they have a chance to live our their multiyear lifespans instead of choking on their ammonia. Bettas and Gambusia are better choices for a small habitat. BTW, "betta" is prounounced "bet-ah", not the same as the Greek letter "beta". A goldfish should never be put in a bowl. Goldfish are large growing, high metabolic rate fish. They belong in large tanks and ponds where they have a chance to live our their multiyear lifespans instead of choking on their ammonia.

Bettas and Gambusia are better choices for a small habitat.

BTW, “betta” is prounounced “bet-ah”, not the same as the Greek letter “beta”.

]]> By: Skye MacLeod http://boingboing.net/2011/09/14/goldfish-bowl-with-blown-glass.html#comment-1212940 Skye MacLeod Thu, 15 Sep 2011 03:01:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=117444#comment-1212940 That's cool. It kinda looks like an iceberg with a gigantic goldfish perusing for Titanic remains. That’s cool. It kinda looks like an iceberg with a gigantic goldfish perusing for Titanic remains.

]]> By: Multinörd http://boingboing.net/2011/09/14/goldfish-bowl-with-blown-glass.html#comment-1212863 Multinörd Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:12:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=117444#comment-1212863 I thought about small aquariums a while back, is there any scientific evidence/consensus on how it effects them? Because I would guess it would be quite easy to test stress hormones and how they act in the enviroment(How much they eat and so on). I mean of course there is a problem with small tanks because it's hard to have a balanced ecosystem in them and because of that the water quality often suffers but if you ignore/solve those problems does limiting the space accessible to the fish hurt it? I thought about small aquariums a while back, is there any scientific evidence/consensus on how it effects them? Because I would guess it would be quite easy to test stress hormones and how they act in the enviroment(How much they eat and so on).

I mean of course there is a problem with small tanks because it’s hard to have a balanced ecosystem in them and because of that the water quality often suffers but if you ignore/solve those problems does limiting the space accessible to the fish hurt it?

]]> By: MitchSchaft http://boingboing.net/2011/09/14/goldfish-bowl-with-blown-glass.html#comment-1212829 MitchSchaft Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:27:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=117444#comment-1212829 goldfish do not take oxygen from the air. that's an asinine comment. If you ever see a goldfish "sipping" the air outside of the water, that's their way of saying the water is crummy and they need help. goldfish do not take oxygen from the air. that’s an asinine comment. If you ever see a goldfish “sipping” the air outside of the water, that’s their way of saying the water is crummy and they need help.

]]> By: MitchSchaft http://boingboing.net/2011/09/14/goldfish-bowl-with-blown-glass.html#comment-1212827 MitchSchaft Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:25:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=117444#comment-1212827 That's not a goldfish bowl. Goldfish need 10 gallons MINIMUM per fish. And that's when they're babies. Full-grown, you can double or triple that requirement. Otherwise you're changing water every day to fight the nitrate levels. That’s not a goldfish bowl. Goldfish need 10 gallons MINIMUM per fish. And that’s when they’re babies. Full-grown, you can double or triple that requirement. Otherwise you’re changing water every day to fight the nitrate levels.

]]> By: efergus3 http://boingboing.net/2011/09/14/goldfish-bowl-with-blown-glass.html#comment-1212803 efergus3 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:52:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=117444#comment-1212803 Nice - but where would you find climbing/rappelling gear for a fish? Nice – but where would you find climbing/rappelling gear for a fish?

]]> By: skyhawk1 http://boingboing.net/2011/09/14/goldfish-bowl-with-blown-glass.html#comment-1212795 skyhawk1 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:40:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=117444#comment-1212795 I'll wait for the Adm. Ackbar - It's a trap! bowl. I’ll wait for the Adm. Ackbar – It’s a trap! bowl.

]]> By: Huwman http://boingboing.net/2011/09/14/goldfish-bowl-with-blown-glass.html#comment-1212781 Huwman Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:22:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=117444#comment-1212781 Well, yes, I assumed that what it means but technically I'd call that hand-molded or hand-formed and likely mouth-blown (or perhaps using some kind of bellows). If you try actually "blowing" something with your hand I think you'll see why I consider this a bit of an odd term. Well, yes, I assumed that what it means but technically I’d call that hand-molded or hand-formed and likely mouth-blown (or perhaps using some kind of bellows). If you try actually “blowing” something with your hand I think you’ll see why I consider this a bit of an odd term.

]]> By: Claire Hummel http://boingboing.net/2011/09/14/goldfish-bowl-with-blown-glass.html#comment-1212755 Claire Hummel Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:01:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=117444#comment-1212755 Blown by hand, with a handheld blowpipe, as opposed to being mold-blown.  Pretty straightforward. Blown by hand, with a handheld blowpipe, as opposed to being mold-blown.  Pretty straightforward.

]]> By: Huwman http://boingboing.net/2011/09/14/goldfish-bowl-with-blown-glass.html#comment-1212700 Huwman Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:26:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=117444#comment-1212700 The term "hand-blown" has always confused me... The term “hand-blown” has always confused me…

]]> By: chenille http://boingboing.net/2011/09/14/goldfish-bowl-with-blown-glass.html#comment-1212695 chenille Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:22:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=117444#comment-1212695 Despite the size, neon tetras need more room than goldfish. Goldfish are relatively tough, and can even take oxygen from the air if the water is poor, although that's not a good sign. Neons are the most fragile of tetras, and would need at the very least a place for ammonia-removing bacteria to grow. Bettas do ok in containers like this, although they do appreciate more space, too. I bet little crustaceans like sea monkeys or water fleas would be a great choice. Despite the size, neon tetras need more room than goldfish. Goldfish are relatively tough, and can even take oxygen from the air if the water is poor, although that’s not a good sign. Neons are the most fragile of tetras, and would need at the very least a place for ammonia-removing bacteria to grow.

Bettas do ok in containers like this, although they do appreciate more space, too. I bet little crustaceans like sea monkeys or water fleas would be a great choice.

]]> By: Thylacinthine http://boingboing.net/2011/09/14/goldfish-bowl-with-blown-glass.html#comment-1212681 Thylacinthine Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:06:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=117444#comment-1212681 It would look nice with the water level half way up the mountains, and a layer of duck weed floating like tiny green clouds (or lumpy green smog). It would look nice with the water level half way up the mountains, and a layer of duck weed floating like tiny green clouds (or lumpy green smog).

]]> By: scifijazznik http://boingboing.net/2011/09/14/goldfish-bowl-with-blown-glass.html#comment-1212658 scifijazznik Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:41:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=117444#comment-1212658 It's a lovely design but it may be better for a Betta. It’s a lovely design but it may be better for a Betta.

]]> By: Mister44 http://boingboing.net/2011/09/14/goldfish-bowl-with-blown-glass.html#comment-1212628 Mister44 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:17:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=117444#comment-1212628 Meh - if fish aren't over crowded, are fed, and the water clean, I can't see how it's cruel. Meh – if fish aren’t over crowded, are fed, and the water clean, I can’t see how it’s cruel.

]]> By: dculberson http://boingboing.net/2011/09/14/goldfish-bowl-with-blown-glass.html#comment-1212593 dculberson Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:01:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=117444#comment-1212593 "fishbowl for your, say, robotic fish" I'm gonna eat you little fishie... Just make sure not to chip a fang! “fishbowl for your, say, robotic fish”

I’m gonna eat you little fishie…

Just make sure not to chip a fang!

]]> By: RJ http://boingboing.net/2011/09/14/goldfish-bowl-with-blown-glass.html#comment-1212590 RJ Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:59:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=117444#comment-1212590 Might be swanky for sea monkeys or neato for neon tetras. I bet an enterprising maker could fab a larger mountain range out of a big sheet of plexi, some upright broom handles and a heat gun. It would look pretty slick in the bottom of a 55-gallon tank. Might be swanky for sea monkeys or neato for neon tetras.

I bet an enterprising maker could fab a larger mountain range out of a big sheet of plexi, some upright broom handles and a heat gun. It would look pretty slick in the bottom of a 55-gallon tank.

]]> By: Katie Gray Craven http://boingboing.net/2011/09/14/goldfish-bowl-with-blown-glass.html#comment-1212583 Katie Gray Craven Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:54:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=117444#comment-1212583 Plastic fish might assuage your guilt. I keep suggesting velcro to the Portuguese bull-fighters for the same reason but they don't seem to listen,   ) - :   Plastic fish might assuage your guilt. I keep suggesting velcro to the Portuguese bull-fighters for the same reason but they don’t seem to listen,   ) – :  

]]> By: Alvis http://boingboing.net/2011/09/14/goldfish-bowl-with-blown-glass.html#comment-1212562 Alvis Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:41:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=117444#comment-1212562 I'd dig it as a tumbler.  Scotch on the rocks, as it were. I’d dig it as a tumbler.  Scotch on the rocks, as it were.

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