Bu I need to know a type of fish that does well alone (not in a group), what kind of mattinence that fish requires and any way to convince my parent that I am old enough and responsible enough to get one.
If possible it would be nice if it was pretty and could live in a fish bowl although these are not musts.
2007-08-29 13:50:18 · 6 answers · asked by C W 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
A betta would be your best choice. Though no fish does it's best in a bowl except with the most demanding of maintenance, a betta will do extremely well in a 2.5 gallon tank with a filter and heater. These kits are readily available at any large chain pet store for very reasonable prices.
For detailed information on caring for a Betta, see this link
http://www.fishlesscycling.com/articles/caring_for_bettas.html
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2007-08-29 14:10:27 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Bettas are fantastic starting fish. They are Labyrinth fish, so they don't need an air pump. I would shoot for a small 2 gallon tank. Males are famous for their beautiful fins! You have to keep bettas separate, so one is perfectly fine. I would buy a nice little filter for the tank (makes it super easy to keep clean). They can live in a bowl also, but I don't recommend it. Just remember to change the water and feed him bloodworms and betta pellets and you should be set!! GOOD LUCK!
2007-08-29 21:07:20 · answer #2 · answered by Fiveohfive 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if i were you look into a beta they are best off alone or they kill whatever is in the tank with it youll just need to feed it and clean its tank. Betas are beautiful fish and you can tell your parents that you believe you are old enough and would like to learn to take care of something by yourself to learn to take responsibility for something other than yourself.
2007-08-29 21:00:57 · answer #3 · answered by devilschild 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.about.com and look up beta fish then scroll down to you see a profile of Siamese fighting fish including habitat care feeding and breeding I hope this helps
2007-09-02 04:24:54 · answer #4 · answered by wolf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a beta fish!! they are super easy to take care of and they don't smell funny!! and they practically never die!!
2007-08-29 20:58:39 · answer #5 · answered by ☆☃❀ ~♥~♪ tigger bitten ♪~♥~ ❀☃☆ 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
BETA FISH!!! i had one it lasted 9 months!!
2007-08-29 21:00:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋