I want some kind of fish for my office. I will only be in the office Monday -Friday 9-5. What would be good?

Answer 1

That really depends on the space you have available for a tank. If only a 2-5 gallon tank, maybe a betta would be best. If you have a little more room than that, add the details to your question with the additional comments feature and we can make specific recommendations based on the tank size you can or wish to have in your office.

MM

Answer 2

I suggest getting a Betta fish. All the fish will need is a bowl or tank with a minimum amount of 1 gallon of space. You should place 1 or 2 fake plants for hiding spaces so the Betta won't feel stressed. Although if you get a 1 gallon tank, you don't want to overcrowd the tank because the Betta will need plenty of room to swim around in. I hear Bettas can live up to 2 maybe 3 weeks without food, but since you're in the office on Monday-Friday you should feed it once a day everyday. Feed it as much it can eat in one set and then remove any excess food. You'll need a small filter and a heater. No air pump is required because the Betta will come up for air. I suggest getting one that comes in a small container from walmart, petsmart, or places like that because you'll be doing that fish a huge favor. They'll be "saved" because you're placing them in a much more spacial place.

EDIT: One more thing: They can live off freeze-dried blood worms. That's what I suggest for food choices.

2nd EDIT: Last thing: You'll need a top to cover whatever you put your Betta in because Bettas are known for jumping out of their living areas. Make sure to provide a top with air holes so they can breathe.

Answer 3

Goldfish grow massive, they are messy, they need big tanks. Bad idea. 'growing to their enviroment' is actually called 'stunting' and it stunts their lives as well as their growth.

Betta, once again, are the best alternative for any tank less then 5 gallons. They are hardy and easy to keep.

If you can fit a 10 gallon on your desk and have the means to maintain it, your options open up immensely. Now you can heat it and do a little tropical setup with fish like neon's, dwarf gourami (or the betta if you wish), cory catfish, ghost shrimp, guppies...

Any fish you keep will have no problem at all going the weekend without food. Most people overfeed them anyway. Those feeder blocks they sell at the store are almost no nutrition and mostly pollutant filler. People who use them don't realize they're paying extra to have the fish go without food anyway.

Answer 4

I had a Friend when I was growing up that had a pet goldfish in a large round bowl.How obvious huh?But he was particularly bad at "maintenance".He had this fish for seven years and it grew to quite a large size over that period.But despite his best efforts to NOT change the water and NOT feed the fish unless the casual thought came along, it survived. There were several years that passed that the water was murky , unto the end when it was so milky white that one would have never ever thought that a creature was kept their in a bowl full of milk.When at last he changed the water,he reveled to the world was the biggest goldest big eyed fish that i have ever seen.just think how easy and simple a gold fish bowl with out the amenities but the frequent change of water would do for your office and how easily maintained.

Answer 5

I agree with magicman, size tank and the type of tank are key. We would need to know if your planning a freshwater, brackish water or a salt water tank. As for the care of you fish when you are not there. I would suggest you get a feeder that you can program to feed you fish for you. I would also put your tank light on a small appliance time. Most of all we need more information so we can help you better.

Answer 6

For a small beautiful fish I would go with a Betta they can live by themselves in a small tank that is almost maintenance free.
My mother used to keep one at the front desk of her office too. So i mean if she (with no exp. what so ever) can do you can too.

Answer 7

Bettas don't actually eat off of the Lilly so you would have to feed it and leave it sufficient space to breath air, they actually have lungs as well as gills. Bettas would really prefer a real tank with a filter and heater, but if a vase is your only option, it would work.

Nosoop4u

Answer 8

It depends on the size of the tank you want or you have. I would say with no information a small bowl (not too small) would fit a betta fish in it.

Answer 9

most fish will weekend over fine. it would be a good time to give them their veggies too as they don't spoil quite so quickly as regular fish food.

what you get depends on how much space you have. if you have the space bigger is better. a 20 gallon tank takes as much work as a 2 gallon tank.

Answer 10

A betta does make a great office pet. Just be sure to clean the water often enough. Also please read over the guide linked below. Those plants can be VERY bad news!