pls help?a fish pet problem?

Question

i have got last friday on my birthday a fish i a jar!does anyone have fish as a pet, i don't know its kind,but can anyone give me tips about how to take care of it plsssss,iam afraid it might die soon!

the fish i had is orange,looks like a normal fish and i had its food with it,but i was told to just give her 5 pieces of food,its a vey small circules and i was told that it should be put in light ,also what annoys me is the stool that comes out of the fish,what do u do to get rid of it

Answer 1

Feed it what it can finish in 3-5 minutes, and clean the water whenever it gets murky - oh and make sure to put it in water thats sat overnight first so it gets flat. You may want to invest in some water conditioner if your towns water is chemicalized a lot.

Answer 2

The type of fish will define what you need for it. A clean roomy tank for the fish is only the beginning. For the fish to thrive you must purchase a bubbler of pump that curculates the tank cleaning the water of debris and waste. The pump also provides oxygen into the water. You don't need a tank pump if you clean the tank once a day every day. The fish's type will tell which type of food. If the fish is fresh water then goldfish flakes can do the trick. Slat water fish require a different food for a diet and a tank heater.

Answer 3

do not feed the fish from now on than this is going to eat in a jiffy. exchange the water a minimum of each and each month, yet in basic terms exchange 30% of it each and every time. purchase water conditioner (some money) to make the faucet water risk-free. It seems such as you have a goldfish. If the fish is in a fish bowl somewhat of a fish tank, then you definately ought to get an air pump ($10-20) to maintain the water oxygenated, because of the fact the exterior to quantity ratio isn't likely adequate to assure adequate oxygen substitute. there are maximum of greater coaching, relying on how better you choose to get. I advise which you go on your interior reach puppy keep and ask the clerk what you like to your particular fish and tank.

Answer 4

I can only assume that when you got your fish it was in a tank. Not just a plastic bag or a jar. I would go straight to the pet shop that sells fish. There you should be able to see a verity of different kinds of fish. One of them will be like yours and you can talk to the people their and they will give you direction on how to maintain your tank and care of the fish. The main reason for fish dieing is over feeding. DO NOT OVER FEED YOUR FISH! Good luck...I'm sure you will do fine...

Answer 5

At first I guessed that your friend gave you a Betta, because they are often sold in a pretty container by themselves. But since you said it looks like a normal fish and it is orange, it is more likely a goldfish. But Bettas can be orange too, so I don't know.

Fish can be of many types, like cold water (goldfish), warm water (Bettas and tropicals), fresh water and salt water. Most people know what a goldfish looks like, and salt water fish do not normally get given as gifts to a beginner, so mostly likely your friend gave you a warm water fish. They need a heater, filter, tropical fish food, and either bottled water (I use Arrowhead spring water) or a bottle of drops that will neutralize the chemicals in your tap water.

Male Betta fish have large, draping fins and come in many colors. Bettas can live in room temperature water for awhile, but they will become active, be at their most beautiful, and live several years if you put them in a heated, tropical fish-type environment. You'll also need special Betta food, since Bettas are carnivorous. Regular tropical fish food is a mixture of animal and plant material. Don't give a Betta any company without first reading about them. Bettas used to be called Siamese fighting fish. In the wild, they live in very warm countries, alone, in pockets of water left over after rains. A male will not tolerate another male in its territory and they will fight to the death. This doesn't mean you can't put your Betta in an aquarium with other fish; it just means you have to know which fish to choose.

If you have a goldfish, it will tolerate water down to 55 degrees. Give it a lot of water and change a third of the water whenever it looks dirty. Don't overfeed. More on that below. Goldfish love company, so give it another goldfish or two as friends, but always provide at least a gallon of water per inch of fish. And goldfish grow, so find out what kind you have. Koi is a variety that will eventually become very large. Others stay only a few inches long.

If your city only puts chlorine in the tap water, then you can let it sit out for a couple of days and the chlorine will dissipate. But if your city uses chloramines, that method will not work and you must buy drops that are specially labeled for removing chloramine. Both chlorine and chloramine are highly toxic to fish. Again, I suggest Arrowhead Mountain Spring water just to make everything easy and fast. When you need to change the water, only throw out and replace a third at a time. This keeps the temperature from fluctuating too much and making your fish sick. It also keeps the bacterial balance from the old water. The bacteria are important to break down fish waste.

It would help keep your water healthy to also get a plant, even if you have a filter. Plants absorb some of the toxins from the fish waste, and fish like to nibble on them as a healthy snack. Plants are also homes for the essential bacteria.

As a guide to how much food to give, put about as much in as would cover the eyeball of the fish. That way you don't pollute the water and kill the fish, or kill it by overfeeding. Feed 2 times a day for adults, and at least three times a day for growing babies.

Speaking of pollution, remember to change the filter media as often as it states on the filter instructions.

Having a fish is like having a garden plant. You have to know what kind you have and what country and climate it comes from, to know what to give it to keep it healthy.

Answer 6

go 2 da pet store bring the fish.....and ask 4 help....theyll tell u which food 2 buy how 2 keep it clean and everything

Answer 7

I'm thinking you have a betta.
Look here: www.bettasplendens.com
They have lots of info on keeping them happy and healthy.
Relax, they're tough little guys, he'll be fine until you learn about him.

Answer 8

We need a little more information. What kind of fish? If you don't know please describe it. Thanks