I also need tips on care and supplies.
2007-01-13 03:21:08 · 17 answers · asked by solar 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Guppies are good starter fish.
Good luck
2007-01-13 03:26:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all don't overcrowd your tank! Fish need more room than you think to stay healthy. A 10 gallon tank can only handle about five medium sized fish. If you're just starting out and don't already have a tank, buy a 10 or 20 gallon tank. That way you won't spend too much money before you know if you're really going to like keeping an aquarium. If you ever get a bigger tank, the one you started with will come in handy when your cleaning the main tank, or if you need to isolate a fish for some reason.
Good starter fish:
Platties
Guppies
Neon Tetras
Swordfish
Angelfish
Catfish
Good luck!
2007-01-13 03:34:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Dannios are a sturdy determination for starter fish. Catfish are a undesirable thought via fact they have no scales. this could lead them to succeptable to "new tank" syndrome. Zebra dannios are actual hardy fish. i does no longer advise any form of unique fish to start. i could save the dannios for a minimum of 6 weeks, then upload the exotics. in spite of the shown fact that, there is an option. you ought to purchase some bacteria that's made by applying Biospira. you may upload unique fish top away without starters in case you utilize biospira. And biospira is extremely decrease priced. sturdy good fortune!
2016-12-12 10:31:12 · answer #3 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nou want to start with a tank as large as you can afford, mistakes ain't that noticeable in larger tanks. Make sure you buy something to take out the chlorine. Mollies are a good starter fish because they can handle all the level changes of a new aquarium amd they will help cycle it ( takes about 8 weeks). just start out with a couple.after your tank is cycled you can trade them in for what you want, most pet stores will give you 50percent of the cost of the fish.
2007-01-13 04:02:51 · answer #4 · answered by troxie79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get yourself the biggest tank you can afford and have room for. The smaller the tank, the quicker the water will go bad and the fish will die. Something like a 20-30 gallon is a good starter. Try stocking it with mollies and plattys. If you go to an aquarimun store they can chose ones that are pregnant for you. they are live bearers. Make sure you have lots of plants and rocks for the babies to hide tho, or they will get eaten. The people at the aquarium store are the best to ask, avoid places like Wal-mart.
2007-01-13 03:27:30 · answer #5 · answered by toplesbabe 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
it depends on a lot of factors. If you don't have a heater but have a big tank goldfish. if you do have a heater and basic equipment I would suggest any live bearer (mollies, platties, swordtails, guppies) or tetras.
2007-01-13 04:08:17 · answer #6 · answered by weebles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mollies, tetras (at least 7), zebra danios (at least 7)
A big a tank as you can afford
Lots of plants (surprisingly, eBay!!! I have had mega success from certain sellers of tropical fish plants and you'll pay pennies instead of many tens of pounds!)
2007-01-13 06:14:36 · answer #7 · answered by yummymummy1000000 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
id go with guppies. get a few pairs of them, get the ones that look best to you. and when your picking out the females look for ones that have a black spot on their stomach. that means theyre pregnant. and youd have to get a filter and heater. along with a thermometer. some gravel and a lot of plants.
2007-01-13 06:41:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
GOLD FISH!!!! iv had my gold fish...(3) for 2 1/2 years!!!
and there easy to maintain!!!
2007-01-13 05:07:46 · answer #9 · answered by Annie A 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
guppys are the best beginer fish
2007-01-13 04:35:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋