Do goldfish need gravel, plants, and other decorations?

YES! But not just any gravel and decorations will work. Substrate (gravel is a popular choice) will become home to beneficial bacteria that can break down waste, becoming a vital tool to keep your fish's home healthy. Decorations provide places to explore, hide and relax. read more

Gravel and decorations are really more for people than they are for fish. For goldfish, on a maintenance perspective, it is preferable to have a bear tank because rocks and plastic plants have a tendency to trap waste. read more

You can get away without gravel, and decorations. But You must have a filter, With goldfish, you should get one for double the tank size, or get 2 filters. A glass or ceramic vase, some pvc pipe, a mug on its side, a terra cotta pot, many things around your house are inert and safe to add to your tank. read more

Goldfish pick up the gravel at he bottom to Samar,enany “stuff” growing on the bits of gravel and to free up particles, organisms, or food items caught on or between the bits of gravel. The do not eat the gravel, but disturb it and suck and scrape off any possible food from it and spit it basic out. read more