About Decorative Fish Bowls

Decorative fish bowls provide an interesting habitat for your fish and an eye-catching decoration for you. With proper care and maintenance, certain fish will thrive in this type of habitat.

  1. Types

    • Decorative fish bowls come in glass or plastic, and some are plain bowls while others have ornamental features. Sizes vary, as well, with some being small and others being rather large. One gallon is recommended as the smallest functional size, however, according to AquariumFish.net.

    Benefits

    • Decorative fish bowls have a variety of benefits, the most obvious being a creative decoration for your home. They also provide a suitable habitat for a variety of fish species when properly taken care of.

    Warning

    • Not all fish can survive in a bowl. Goldfish, while popularly put in bowls, do not tend to do well in a bowl environment. Examples of fish and combinations of fish suited for a decorative bowl include one betta, either male or female or three white clouds. Adding a few ghost shrimp to live with either of these species is also suitable. Don't place your decorative fish habitat near a heater, as cooler water is more suitable for the bowl fish.

    Considerations

    • Add live plants to your bowl to encourage oxygen production and provide a habitat for your fish. Feed floating foods, as you may have difficulty seeing sunken food on the bottom of the bowl.