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What is a water lily bowl?
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A water lily bowl is a bowl used to grow aquatic plants such as lotus and killifish, and is also called a rice bowl or water bowl depending on the application. The size of the pot varies from small size No. 10 (30 cm in diameter, 15 cm in height) to large ones of No. 20 (60 cm in diameter, 30 cm in height).
How to keep goldfish in a water lily bowl
Here, I will introduce the basic knowledge of breeding goldfish using a water lily bowl in the entrance or living room.
1. Five tools necessary for breeding and points when choosing them
1) Water lily pot
If you have a few small goldfish, you can keep them in a size 10 pot. If you are going to place the plant in a place where there is a large temperature change between day and night, choose a large pot to secure the amount of water.
2) Bottom sand
A darker color such as Oiso sand is recommended. However, if you breed on the premise of frequent water changes, it is easier to manage if you do not put it in.
3) Aquatic plants
Goldfish are omnivorous, so put them on the premise that they can be eaten. Kabomba, Matsumo, Water Mushroom, Amazon Frog Pit, etc. are recommended types because they grow quickly regardless of the growing environment. Water hyacinth, which is synonymous with floating plants, can easily wither if the amount of light is not enough, so it is better to avoid it when managing indoors.
4) Food
We recommend the floating granule type, which does not pollute the water and makes it easy to dispose of leftover food.
5) Breeding supplies
A bucket is required. In addition, it is convenient to prepare a net (for scooping fish and removing dust), descaling, and a float-type water thermometer (a type that can be floated on the surface of the water).
2. Preparing to keep goldfish in a water lily bowl
1) Where to place the water lily pot
Avoid direct sunlight and choose a bright place where the sun shines through the curtains. Insufficient light can cause aquatic plants to wither and grow longer. When placing it in the living room, please be careful not to hit the wind of the air conditioner directly.
2) Setting and introduction of goldfish
(1) Thoroughly wash the water lily pot and bottom sand with tap water, and then place it in the pot. (Depending on the type of bottom sand, there are some that do not require washing, so please follow the usage instructions for each.)
② Fill the bowl with water that has been left for 2 or 3 days, and after checking for cracks and water leaks, arrange the layout such as aquatic plants and small items. Aquatic plants may have shells such as mussels attached to them, but if you leave them alone, they will grow more and more, so please remove them.
③ When introducing goldfish, first perform water matching. Float the bag as it is in the bowl, add the water in the bowl little by little to adjust the water temperature, and release the goldfish into the bowl.
3. Daily management
1) feeding
For about a week after the introduction, it is safe to limit it to once a day until you get used to the environment. After that, give the amount that can be eaten in about 3 minutes twice a day. For a small red (Wakin) with a body length of 3 cm (body length excluding the caudal fin), 5 to 8 small grains of food are sufficient per fish.
2) water change
Basically, replace less than half of the total amount about once a week. It is a good idea to put the water used for water changes in a bucket in advance, place it next to the water lily bowl, and use it after matching the water temperature.
3) temperature control
Goldfish are basically hardy fish, and the optimum temperature is wide ranging from 15 to 28 degrees Celsius. However, it is vulnerable to sudden changes in temperature, and there are many cases where it becomes ill during times of significant temperature changes, such as the change of seasons, so please be careful.
10 recommended water lily bowls and 3 goldfish!
We will introduce the goldfish that you want to grow with the recommended water lily bowl. Find your favorite water lily bowl and enjoy the goldfish.
10 recommended water lily bowls
No. 10 sea cucumber water bowl Shigaraki ware water bowl
Sonekemifa Eco Water Lily Pot 18 inch
Ball type water lily bowl No. 16
No. 13 Shinyaki Large Japanese-style water lily bowl
Ball Water Lotus Tenmoku No. 10
Water lotus bowl No. 16 Takumi
3 goldfish to match the water lily bowl
Yorinashi Wakin
3 comets
Ryukin set
Solve common questions about goldfish in a water lily bowl!
I will introduce some questions when breeding goldfish in a water lily bowl. If you look at this, anxiety will be solved clearly!
1. What is the approximate size of the water lily bowl and the number of goldfish?
A minimum volume of 1 liter is required for 1 cm of goldfish length. The guideline for the number of fish to be accommodated is as follows, based on small red fish with a body length of 3 cm.
No. 10 (capacity about 7ℓ) … 2 animals
No. 15 (Capacity about 20ℓ) … 5 animals
No. 20 (capacity about 50ℓ) … 15 animals
2. Do you need aeration (oxygen)? What about filters?
If you keep the number of goldfish to be kept small, feed sparingly, and change the water frequently, you can raise them well without aeration or filters. However, if you are in an environment where you can secure a power supply, we recommend installing a drop-in filter, etc., even in the summer when the water quality deteriorates quickly.
Common Troubleshooting!
Here are some common problems when breeding goldfish in a water lily bowl and how to deal with them. Breeding has its share of problems. Let's put it in one corner of the head beforehand.
1. My goldfish won't eat...
At the beginning of the introduction, there are many cases where they panic at the slightest noise or vibration, or they sit still on the bottom and do not eat. However, goldfish are naturally very accustomed to people, so if they recognize that "human figures = food", they will come to you on their own. Until you get used to the environment (a few days to 2 weeks), feed sparingly and take your time to get used to it. If it doesn't eat at all, you can skip feeding it for a day or two.
2. I got sick...?
White spot disease is a common problem at the time of introduction. It is characterized by small white spots of about 1 mm on the fins and body, and in severe cases, it is difficult to treat. In the early stages of onset, it can be treated by taking a salt water bath while changing the water daily with 0.5% salt water and heating the water temperature to about 28°C. Also, bathing the goldfish in 0.5% salt water before placing the goldfish in the water lily bowl will prevent disease.
Enjoy stylish and cool goldfish in a water lily bowl!
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Recently, various types of water lily pots are on sale, and choosing a water lily pot that suits the atmosphere of your home is one of the pleasures. Is it easy if you hold down even a little breeding point?A water lily bowl that allows you to enjoy a cool goldfish. If you put it on the veranda or by the window, it will definitely attract the attention of your family and friends. How about experiencing the original charm of goldfish from above in your own room?
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