Fish are quiet and serene pets. Although, they seem like very low maintenance pets, you should bear in mind that some fish do demand a bit of work and delivering the best possible care for them will ensure a steady, healthy and comfortable life for your fish. You may have certain species of pet fish in your mind and would design and purchase a tank and community to suit it. There are hundreds of different kinds of fish that can be adopted as pets. Although, goldfish are the most commonly kept pet fish because they live and can survive in cold water, they are the most appropriate choice if you are a budding fish enthusiast as well. They are fresh water fish and would sustain a healthy life in an aquarium or an outside pond as well.
The other variety of good fresh water fish for the beginners is platties, sword tails, guppies and mollies. Tropical fish need to be kept in an aquarium with a filter to keep the water clean consistently. For someone who wants to spend minimum time caring for a pet, the Beta fish would be an ideal choice. Beta fish or the Siamese fighting fish are inexpensive to buy and serve as a great pet for kids of all ages. They demand little room space and do not need a filter or heater. They live for an average of 2-3 years, need a tank of 2-5 gallons of water and can conveniently adapt to a pinch of flaked Beta food once a day.
If you desire a more labor intensive pet fish, consider purchasing a warm freshwater fish. The habitat and care of a warm fresh water tank is quite alike to a cold freshwater tank, only excluding the use of a heater.
If you are an experienced and more advanced pet owner, then tropical fresh water fish like a clownfish would be a brilliant option. Salt water fish tend to be available in bright, vibrant, and fluorescent like colors that everyone will enjoy watching. Buying a saltwater fish is on the expensive side as their aquarium filtration systems are costly and the salt levels and other levels in the water need to be regulated as well.
Gourami, one of the favorite choices of pet fish among owners of all ages can be bought in various, attractive colors. Usually priced between $2-3, these fish are overtly smart and can be trained to do different things like picking food from your finger. They tend to jump so you might need a lid on your tank and either lazy or active in nature, these pet fish are a delight to have.
Platy, another hot favorite among kids of all age groups comes in bright colors like red and yellow or in the zebra's black and white stripe colors. These fish have an affinity to impregnate rather easily so be careful while asking for females if you don't want babies. The Danio or the hyper fish can be either gold or striped and owing to their small size, should not be included in a tank with a big fish unless you don't want them eaten.
Speaking of such a vast variety of pet fish that exude a different personality, visual appearance and most importantly diverse habitat attributes, it would be best you as a potential pet parent, purchase a pet fish only after considering your budget, lifestyle pattern and taking care capabilities.
The other variety of good fresh water fish for the beginners is platties, sword tails, guppies and mollies. Tropical fish need to be kept in an aquarium with a filter to keep the water clean consistently. For someone who wants to spend minimum time caring for a pet, the Beta fish would be an ideal choice. Beta fish or the Siamese fighting fish are inexpensive to buy and serve as a great pet for kids of all ages. They demand little room space and do not need a filter or heater. They live for an average of 2-3 years, need a tank of 2-5 gallons of water and can conveniently adapt to a pinch of flaked Beta food once a day.
If you desire a more labor intensive pet fish, consider purchasing a warm freshwater fish. The habitat and care of a warm fresh water tank is quite alike to a cold freshwater tank, only excluding the use of a heater.
If you are an experienced and more advanced pet owner, then tropical fresh water fish like a clownfish would be a brilliant option. Salt water fish tend to be available in bright, vibrant, and fluorescent like colors that everyone will enjoy watching. Buying a saltwater fish is on the expensive side as their aquarium filtration systems are costly and the salt levels and other levels in the water need to be regulated as well.
Gourami, one of the favorite choices of pet fish among owners of all ages can be bought in various, attractive colors. Usually priced between $2-3, these fish are overtly smart and can be trained to do different things like picking food from your finger. They tend to jump so you might need a lid on your tank and either lazy or active in nature, these pet fish are a delight to have.
Platy, another hot favorite among kids of all age groups comes in bright colors like red and yellow or in the zebra's black and white stripe colors. These fish have an affinity to impregnate rather easily so be careful while asking for females if you don't want babies. The Danio or the hyper fish can be either gold or striped and owing to their small size, should not be included in a tank with a big fish unless you don't want them eaten.
Speaking of such a vast variety of pet fish that exude a different personality, visual appearance and most importantly diverse habitat attributes, it would be best you as a potential pet parent, purchase a pet fish only after considering your budget, lifestyle pattern and taking care capabilities.
