Whats the easiest fish to keep as a pet?

Question

The most low maintanence fish to begin with, which can later be added with more which it won't eat!!!

Answer 1

goldfish? what the? thats prone to diseases!!


Siamese Fighting Fish / Bettas = zero maintenance.
if you would like to add fish,sharks and other bigger fish are compatible,you can also put small peaceful fish like neon tetras and glowlites.
never put fish with fancy tails like guppies as the fish will mistake it with another betta and kill it.
Betta + Betta : 1 killed Betta

In a 10 gal tank... you can put with a betta:
1 Angelfish
or
5 Zebra Danios
or
1 Molly
or
1 Swordtailed
or
5 Tetra Neon
or
5 Tetra Cardinal

in a 15 gal tank:
1 Red tailed Shark and 5 Zebra Danios
or
3 Zebra Danios 1 small loach
or
2 Mollies

in a 20 gal tank:
3 Angelfish
or
1 Red tailed Shark and 5 Zebra Danios and 5 Neon / Cardinal Tetra
or
4 Zebra loach
or
4 Mollies


Note:
1.Keeping a single betta requires very less maintenance
2.Adding guppies or another betta will result to dead fish.
3.Adding neons to the tank requires you to clean your tank once every month.
4.Never overcrowd the tank.
5.Keep in mind the 1 inch = 1 gallon policy.
6.Feed the fish twice.
7.Adding a red tail black shark or a red tail shark would also mean less maintenance.
8.Adding livebearers like mollies,platies,swordtails would mean more maintenance as they poop a whole lot.

Answer 2

I'd have to say Bettas. None of my goldfish have ever lived and my bettas are thriving at the moment. Keep them in separate tanks though if they are males are else they will fight and kill one another. Also they are beautiful and have some interesting personalities. All my Goldfish died within the first week or two, never living more than a month. I clean out my betta's bowls every week, completely even though people say not to, but they seem happier with the complete bowl change than the 25% water change. Also if your betta isn't eating the pellets they recommend, try flakes or dried blood worms (just don't let the food sit in there or it will rot). Feed it only as much as it will eat within a minute and note that their stomachs are the size of their eye, literally. PetSmart is the best place to get them or a good fish section at a Walmart, just lift the Betta as you are going through the electronic scan before you leave the store because the beams can harm/shorten the lifespan of your betta!

Answer 3

You'd want a freshwater fish, of course, since mixing saltwater is an extra chore. I would say goldfish, Bettas, and many livebearers such as platies and swordtails are pretty hardy. Barbs such as Cherry Barbs, Rosy Barbs, and Tiger Barbs are as good choice as are Zebra Danios. Corydoras catfish are hardy. Stay away from mollies - not a beginner fish, despite popular opinion. Also, fancy guppies can be a little on the delicate side. Especially with the Barbs and Cory cats try to keep them in schools of at least 5-6 fish. They are happiest in groups and their behavior is more natural.

Answer 4

Bettas are by far the easiest. They are in a tank by themselves so all you have to do is weekly water/gravel vacs/maintenance and feed them. And a 2.5 gallon tank (I believe that is the minimum size for any fish) doesn't take up a lot of room.

If you're looking for a larger set-up, a school of tetras is also very easy. Just keep them in numbers of 6 or more. Be careful with neons as a starter fish as they are more delicate and don't do well in a cycling or new tank.

I would also suggest a fishless cycle before you get fish. It will make your life a lot easier (no daily water changes to keep the ammonia and nitrite levels down to protect your fish). Check the link below for how to do one.

PS ON THE ANSWER BEFORE MINE: Bettas DO NOT feed on the roots of plants and will die a slow, agonizing death if not fed. Please don't put them in a vase or bowl without filtration.

Answer 5

A 20 gal tank is a smart length. you are able to shop a betta with different fish, pretty in the journey that they've lots of area. so that you've gotten a betta. A gourami is yet another selection (yet no longer with a betta) One or 2 small chiclids, like Kribensis or Firemouth perchance. lots of the smaller fish acceptable for a 20gal are preparation fish even if, so that you want to shop a number of of them. yet you've the area for that. Smaller barbs like Golden or Cherry. numerous tetras, rasboras and danios. yet you are able to count number a small college of Neons as a million medium sized fish, no difficulty protecting 20+ neons in 20 gallons, they dont strengthen very enormous. also bottom dwellers like Bristlenose plecos, cory catfish, or small loaches. Ian

Answer 6

Many people will say a goldfish but I keep both gf and beta and I'd say the beta is easier to keep. Only single tailed gf are hardy enough to be called beginner fish. The fancier the gf the more delicate, and those are as hard to keep as any tropical fish on the market. Do not put a gf in a bowl please there is no such thing as a goldfish bowl.

Answer 7

Well, to be honest with you, Goldfish are not the easiest. They grow rapidly, they're absolutely filthy so their tank will require a nice filter and frequent cleanings and the chances of them out-growing their tank is high. I'd suggest a Betta. They're extremely hardy, they don't require a lot of matainence and later on down the road, you can add it to a community tank. I know people say they're aggressive but they're only aggressive towards their same species. It's rare they'll pick a fight with another type of fish.

Answer 8

A simple goldfish - they may not be the most exciting or fun fish, but they are definately the easiest to look after!!

They only really need a sprinkle of food everyday and their tank cleaned whenever their water gets a bit smelly (unless you get a filter, then you will hardly ever have to clean it).

Make sure you don't just have them in a plain tank though - give them some plants and an ornament, like a castle or something. People say that they only have 3 second memory, but I don't think this is true (why do they always swim to the top of the tank when you take the lid off - they know you are going to feed them!!), even if it is true, they should have nice things to look at and swim round in those 3 seconds!! Lol!

Their size depends on how big their tank is - if they are just in a little goldfish bowl they will stay all small and cute, but if they are ina big aquarium or pond they can get to be really huge!!

Answer 9

me and my kids went down to our local bait shop and bought a couple of minnows. we have had them for 2 yrs now and they do great. I leave it up to the kids to feed them so sometimes it might be 2 days before I notice that they are dancing at the top of the tank wanting fed. they are very hardy and cheap!

Answer 10

Easiest fish to keep? Tin of tuna.