2006-10-23 12:14:59 · 20 answers · asked by john t 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
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2006-10-23 12:17:03 · answer #1 · answered by Steve A 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The beginning can be kind of hard, but once the tank is cycled then it is very easy. I have 6 tanks with fish in them right now and it's not hard at all. What I do is use a gravel vac to remove the water and the poo that has gotten stuck in the gravel, rinse the filter cartridges off in the water that I'm removing (so I don't kill the beneficial bacteria that keeps the tank cycled) and fill the tank back up. Depending on what type of fish you have and how stocked your tank is you may have to do a water change once a week or once a month. I have a magnetic algae scraper that I use around once a week to get any algae off the glass. I have the lights on a timer so I don't even have to bother with them and every day when I wake up I feed them all and a little before I go to bed I feed them again.
2006-10-23 19:31:28 · answer #2 · answered by Nunya Biznis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not at all, infact if you set the tank up correctly, allow it to cycle, properly, it will maintain itself. That goes with fresh, brackish and saltwater fishes. remeber tank kits are a better buy, as you can always upgrade later as you learn your new hobby. Bigger is... if you have room for it, better and is very easy to maintain, because trust me, once you get started, you will be so addicted! You will need to upgrade anyways.
Education is the real keys however... learn everything you can before you get started. That way when you go to pick out your tank and fish, you will not be take for a run, as some stores are set up to see newbie’s coming and will try to get you just for your money and lack of knowledge.
Be prepared to have a lump some start up cost. it's avoidable, unless you just plan to spread the cost out, by buying a little here and a littler there, but the rest of your days it will run smoothly and try your best to learn about natural maintained, it's healthier for your fish all around and will be a load off your wallet, plus keep the little guys happy.
And whatever you do, do not buy from just anyone, make sure their tanks are well taken care of, clean and the fish are doing a little dance with smiles on their little fish faces.
If your taking about eating them well, baked with butter, or grilled is nice as well, I prefer tilapia friend, Ummmm.
2006-10-23 19:42:08 · answer #3 · answered by ******************** 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can be a hard to maintain fish. Especially with all the water treatments for certain fish. It is very important to keep the fish tank clean as well.
2006-10-23 20:00:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, just buy a good filter like a Whisper. Keep the filter clean and wash out the pads on the filter every 3 days. I use hot water and a sink sprayerto clean the pads. Make sure they are cold when you put them back in the filter.. It gets them clean and you don't have to keep buying them. I never change the water or clean it out but I just use room light and don't get algea. The filter keeps it very clean and I have an algea eater fish that keeps the glass clean.
2006-10-23 19:19:12 · answer #5 · answered by Just Bein' Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We just got a fish tank and we have read so much on them. They are kind of. You have to take so much water out per week and replace it then so much out after a month and replace it. So many fish (size in inches) per gallong of water in the tank. Keeping it clean. Feeding times. Its kind of like having a kid you dont have to take every where. It just becomes routine after a while. Good luck and start small with fresh water fish. It can get kinda pricey
2006-10-23 19:24:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but if you have never taken care of a fish before then maybe you should start with a goldfish. If it dies then you have no hard feelings. Fish are the easiest pets in the world..as long as they aren't saltwater.
2006-10-24 01:40:38 · answer #7 · answered by powder_blue_tang 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fish are very easy to maintain. I have several wonder fish species mounted on the wall of my library. All I have to do is dust them occasionally.
2006-10-23 19:23:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say not hard at all. They dont make noise and they dont bother you. they just swim around and look cute. all you have to do is clean the tank / bowl once a week or so and feed them. it isnt hard. Thats all i did and my fish lived for 6 years. I just recently got a new one as well.
2006-10-23 22:17:25 · answer #9 · answered by Evergreen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some are very easy and others require a lot of attention. It depends on the type of fish.
2006-10-23 19:22:34 · answer #10 · answered by normy in garden city 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not if you get a cold water fish, all u need to do is feed it and clean its tank about once every 2 months
2006-10-23 19:17:19 · answer #11 · answered by ??? 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋