I want a pet fish that's as simple to look after as a goldfish, but a different type. Something a bit more unusual.
Any suggestions? :)
Thanks!
2007-02-11 09:24:28 · 9 answers · asked by jareth646 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
clown fish
2007-02-11 09:27:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Goldfish are not easy to take care of. That is a myth from people who don't keep goldfish. Goldfish are actually one of the most difficult fish to take care of properly. Anyway, a betta is the easiest fish to take care of. They don't need a lot of water, 1 gallon, but 2.5 gallons is preferable. They don't need aeration, but they do need a heater if they aren't kept in a warm area of the house. 75-86 degrees F. Their ph requirements run the full scale. And they are very beautiful, especially the males, with their bright colors and big, showy fins. Have fun!
2007-02-11 09:36:02 · answer #2 · answered by Venice Girl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you looking for something coldwater, like a goldfish, so you don't need a heater? Try a paradise gourami or a school of white cloud mountain minnows.
Are you looking for something easy, can be kept in a small tank, but which requires a heater/light? Betta, danios, smaller barbs & tetras, lots of others.
Here's a few websites with fish "profiles" where you can get photos & care info to find something you might like:
http://www.fishlore.com/
http://www.elmersaquarium.com/000tropfishcareguides.htm
http://www.peteducation.com/category_summary.cfm?cat=1911
2007-02-11 09:40:00 · answer #3 · answered by copperhead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guppies are really easy to take care of....They have a higher tolarance to new water. Try getting feeder guppies, and if they live, try getting a fancy guppy. Just make sure you have a bigger female ratio than males, because males like to multiply and female guppies WILL have babies every 28 days. The females will be under a lot of stress if there are more males than females, because there will be only one female for the other males to chase around. But ya, guppies are great. I have 5 of them, and ones prego again!
2007-02-11 09:28:50 · answer #4 · answered by jennypenny_929 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try 2 mollies 3 sword tails and 2 platys and throw a pleco in the mix thats a nice 10 gallon set up right there.
2007-02-11 09:38:03 · answer #5 · answered by Christopher C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goldfish are very high maintenence. You didn't say what size tank you have so nobody should be making suggestions at all right now.
2007-02-11 09:38:18 · answer #6 · answered by bzzflygirl 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
how about a little terrapin turtle.
they are sooo cute and need the same sorta care as a goldfish!
=D
2007-02-11 09:31:59 · answer #7 · answered by kel840 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try the Beta they are pretty carefree and very little maintenance to them. I love the fact they come is various colors.
2007-02-11 09:29:01 · answer #8 · answered by nthernlites40 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
try mollies swordtails guppies rainbowfish are pretty easy too!
2007-02-11 11:08:10 · answer #9 · answered by ziddyziddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋