I have been longing to get a betta fish for a long time.my parents said that thay"don't want another pet coming into this house!"ive told them that i would buy it myself and all of the supplies for it,feed it when needed,clean it's tank,and everything else under the sun.my parents still wont give.does anyone have any tips to help me convince my parents?
2007-01-01 05:25:37 · 6 answers · asked by zauberei 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
There must be something else going on that you are not saying. A beta is the easiest pet you could ever have. It does not require a large tank. Maybe that is their draw back. The next time you are at Wal-Mart show them the little cups they live in until bought.
2007-01-01 05:53:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The little cups bettas live in at the store are intended for temporary habitation only! Bettas need room to swim, filtration, and a heater just as much as any fish. The only reason they're kept in those cups is because they're so popular that the stores stock tons of them but they can't be kept together so there's no room for them, and they are capable breathing at the surface so don't need as much aeration.
I second the recommendation that you try to strike a deal with them. Ask them if you can have the fish in exchange for good grades, behavior, chores, etc
If they're not going to bend, maybe you can ask a science teacher if you can set up and maintain a tank in their room? or at a friend's house?
2007-01-01 06:47:20 · answer #2 · answered by ceci9293 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All I can suggest to you is keep showing them how responsible you will be with the pets that you have. If you keep asking maybe they'll give in and let you get one. Fish are hard to take care of I should know I used to have some and if I were you I'd want to get a pet that's a lot less to take care of then a fish.
2007-01-01 05:35:16 · answer #3 · answered by Irish Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them that Betta fish cant be together so you will only have one, they only need a small bowl or fish tank because they are small, you rarely have to clean there bowls because they dont eat much-you know the rest, they are of course quiet. And just try showing them that you are responsible and can take care of the fish.
2007-01-01 08:49:43 · answer #4 · answered by marya 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a deal. I wanted my bedroom painted when I was younger and I knew my parents HATED that I kept clothes on the floor all the time. I agreed to keep my room clean for a month if they would let me paint my room. Try something like that! (and good luck!!)
2007-01-01 05:55:04 · answer #5 · answered by bpbjess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
say you'll keep it in your bed room
2007-01-01 05:46:20 · answer #6 · answered by Caroline S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋