my toddler loves pictures of fish and his favorite movie is finding nemo. i want to get him a fish but i actually have a few questions first: what is a good low maintenance fish to buy and is it possible to keep my 2 cats from messing with the fish and if so how?
2006-09-24 13:56:51 · 7 answers · asked by Peanuts 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
Fish tanks have lids, and the more careful you are to not over feed them they easier they are to keep alive. Bettas can go in any container and you only need to change half of the water once a week with tap water that has been aged 24 hours (buy flake food asthey eat it easier then regular food). Take a look at these tanks
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2006-09-25 03:59:07 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thing with cats and fish, well. It is only partially true. Cats really aren't all out to get fish.
It is sort of like cats and dogs. Most dogs don't really have to many issue with cats.
Betta fish are easy to maintain if simplicity is what you want.
Nemo was a clown fish. Those are also fairly easy to maintain, but much more expensive initial investment. They require salt water tank. Salt water tanks are interesting though, so if you also like fish maybe it would be a fun thing to try.
2006-09-24 21:17:50 · answer #2 · answered by Jennifer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your son will lose intrest in the real fish pretty fast, because they are really not interesting pets for kids (can't pet them, play with them, and they don't talk like the ones on TV), so the question is really, do YOU want a fish?
If so, bettas (aka siamese fighting fish) are pretty easy, you don't need a filter or heater and a one or two gallon bowl or aquarium is comfortable for them. You only need to clean the tank every week or two if you don't overfeed them. Gold fish are really easy, too but messier.
Lots of cats will ignore fishtanks altogether, but if yours start snooping, get a mesh screen that fits over the top of the tank snugly (cheaper than a proper tank hood).
2006-09-24 21:14:07 · answer #3 · answered by Ro-bot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a fish tank with a top on it so they can't get in i would get some gold fish i've had gold fish before and i like them then u need a filter and food and a net for when u clean the tank and ur good to go
2006-09-24 21:01:03 · answer #4 · answered by Haley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fish are not low maitenance. They just can't complain and no one will call the cops on you for keeping them in an unhealthy environment.
No fish should be kept in a bowl. that's like sticking you in a closet and telling you to be happy. Your best bet is getting a five gallon hex aquarium, and maybe a betta. If you keep the tank at a nice temperature, you won't have to get a heater(they need temperatures of at least 78-82 degrees F). The five gallon hex will come with lighting and filter in the top.
Just please don't put your fish in a bowl. They don't belong there.
2006-09-24 21:20:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
We have a cat and a chinese fighting fish, which is a really low maintnance fish, and our cat likes our fish.
2006-09-24 21:09:11 · answer #6 · answered by musicgirl152 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
THEY ARE HIGH MATAINENCE CUZ U HAVE TO BUY ALL THAT EXPENSIVE CRAP LIKE THE AQUAFIER,THE CAGE,NET, AND CLEANING THE SH.IT IS NASTY DONT GET THEM
2006-09-24 21:01:11 · answer #7 · answered by russiarocks 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋