Please something that can fit in the house or can't bit your hand of.
NO SHARKS!
2006-06-28 07:53:45 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Beta/ Siamese fighting fish (both the same fish just different names) are great. Very low maintenance and can actually be kind of personable. I have one in my office, his name is Indigo. When I go near the tank without feeding him he fans out this ruff under his chin at me. When I feed him he undulates back and forth right where I drop his food in. Every once in a while he'll just zip around the tank like a maniac, he sits in his castle and watches the world sometimes too. Not dog level companionship but pretty good for a fish.
2006-06-28 08:03:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Neons are nice and so are Molly's. It depends if you are going to get a fish tank or not. If you do get a tank look for fish with a mild temperament. Also get a fish tank with a flip lid. (Petco sells them), because you will have to clean the tank and it is not easy to do that when you have a small rectangle to work with. If you do want a fish without a lot of clean up and no tank a beta is for you, but you can only have one male. The males are the ones with the pretty colors. You cannot have more then one male beta fish because they will fight each other to the death. However, if you would like more then one fish you can incorporate other fish with the beta, and they will get along fine, but for that you have to have a tank. You can also go to Petsmart, Petco or any fish store and they can give you more info. I hope this helped.
2006-06-28 08:03:40 · answer #2 · answered by R V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're just starting out, it depends on what size tank you have, and whether that tank has filtration and heating.
First thing you need to do is cycle your tank. Read the link I have in the source section about cycling. You need to decide if you're going to do a fishless cycle (using PURE ammonia or shrimp), or if you're going to cycle with fish. If you choose to cycle with a fish, choose a couple of danios. They are very hardy, and very fun to watch. You will need test kits for pH, ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates to monitor the cycle. Otherwise, you should be able to take test sample of your water to your local pet store.
After your tank is cycled, you need to be sure not to overstock the tank. Remember the general rule of about 1 inch of fish per 1 gallon of water. However, this does not apply to goldfish, plecos or cichlids, as they produce way more waste than your average fish.
Do you plan on a peaceful community tank? A tank of semi-aggressives? A cichlid tank? It really all depends on what kind of fish you have an interest in.
Good luck!
2006-06-28 08:02:45 · answer #3 · answered by birdistasty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bettas a re a good bet because they are easy and don't need an aquarium set up, just a small bowl or glass. They can breath from the surface of the water. Stay away from goldfish, they are dirty and will require you too clean the bowl too often.
2006-06-28 07:59:19 · answer #4 · answered by liz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its really up to you about which fish you decide to get but I just want you to please research the fish before you get it or them. Make sure the tank is big enough, read up on cycling a tank (think about fishless cycling) and get yourself some necessities like a test kit, water conditioner, maybe a gravel vac and some aquarium salt.
2006-06-29 03:40:16 · answer #5 · answered by Nunya Biznis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is your first fish tank start off with some tetras platies or soardtails They are very colorful and propably the easiest fish to start off with. they are found in every pet store and ask them how to set you fish tank up.
2006-06-28 09:41:13 · answer #6 · answered by Ray S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try Tiger Barbs first, they are a hearty fish and look like they have a zebra/tiger print on them. they are great to have, but get al least 5 or more, they require a school.
2006-06-28 11:03:15 · answer #7 · answered by vidalliendo21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a betta. They are beautiful to look at and dont need an aquarium. Some people keep them in brandy snifters.
2006-06-28 07:57:08 · answer #8 · answered by atomictulip 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tiger bards - there easy just feed fish flakes they swim in groups so buy two or three and watch them play and grow in your tank . they do not get huge.
2006-06-28 08:01:42 · answer #9 · answered by kat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
beta's are great for people who haven't cared for a fish before. they are cheap to buy,cheap to care for, and usually live a very long time. (mine always have.)
2006-06-28 08:51:51 · answer #10 · answered by darbycooloy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋