like, no need for a tank, a filter, you know, fish that doesn't need any specific needs and can live in a fish bowl. (I know some betas can, but mine only live up to a year) If no fish can live like that, then what is the easiest fish to take care of?
2006-08-02 04:01:05 · 29 answers · asked by <3leopards 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
Betta only live for about two years anyway so stick with them. My favorite fish is an Angel but these are really hard to keep alive. I had an Oscar which grew to about a foot long in my 55 gal tank but he was high maintenance cause I had to feed him live fish often. Funny thing is, when he passed on at about 7 years old, I had some gold fish in the tank for him to eat. These 4 goldfish grew huge with little care and now are my "puppies" cause when ever I come near the tank, they jump all over each other to get near the glass to see me. They remind me of golden retriever pups! Too cute.
Regardless of type of fish, they all need attention and deserve it. These trapped living creatures are at your mercy and deserve anything they need to keep them happy and alive.
Go with the Betta, use two bowls side by side and have two males and two females in each bowl. This nearness of the bowls will allow the fish to interact with their natural attraction to fighting for their mate. You might be surprised at how lively they can become!
Use live plants to aid in the water quality and feed them only the amount of food that would equal the size of their eyes. This will help make sure you are not over feeding, and keep the water clean.
This will help you keep them alive longer: fill a clean water jug with tap water, leave the cap off and set aside. Once it has set for two weeks, the chemicals will have settled or evaporated. Chlorine can kill these fish so fill the bowls with this water before adding the fish. Then, keep this jug full so you can add water to the bowls as it evaporates.
Good luck and enjoy these captive beings.
2006-08-02 04:12:39 · answer #1 · answered by mrscmmckim 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Betas are the easiest.
Some chinese places sell a set where they have a goldfish in a bowl, and a bamboo plant attached at the top, no feeding neccesary, and well no need to clean water. Sweet stuff, but if you're truly willing to spend money, go to the Brookstones Store, they have a NASA (as in space nasa) approved bioball that has a few mini shrimp inside, plants and its just like an environment in a ball. No need to feed, water, nothing. it s a perfectly self-sustainable eco-system in a glass ball, literally.
2006-08-02 04:06:41 · answer #2 · answered by wdsplyr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bettas would be the choice
Goldfish grow way to big for a bowl to even be considered. Most people will tell you that a goldfish will live a year or two when they can really live for decades. The reason is because most people do not care for them properly by giving them the space, foods, and water conditions they require.
2006-08-02 05:39:09 · answer #3 · answered by fish_n_hole 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Betas-they require only a small bowl of water and no filter or other equipment is necessary. Mine has lived for two years now. He still has the same bottle of food I bought when I got him.
2006-08-02 04:06:44 · answer #4 · answered by trednwatr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goldfish
2006-08-02 04:05:53 · answer #5 · answered by raymond m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goldfish
2006-08-02 04:05:17 · answer #6 · answered by Your Personal Assistant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goldfish
2006-08-02 04:04:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goldfish. The easiest.
2006-08-02 04:04:41 · answer #8 · answered by helixburger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A beta--My brother had a blue one & the water was so cloudy you could not see the fish & the smell of the water would knock you down,a goldfish could not live in such conditions.
2006-08-03 01:01:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bete fish... and all you have to dois feed then 2 or 3 little crumbs a day. I keep mine in a vase and you can even get a vase with a lilly on top too. My friend had that
2006-08-02 04:21:18 · answer #10 · answered by xxkittenluvxx143 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋