Pet Fish

Introduction

Fish are interesting animals with a ton of variety and different species. Aquariums can look like pieces of art and be a focal point of any room. Fish are easy to care for and nice pets.

Care

Fish tanks are a must when it comes to care. They will need an appropriate sized tank for the species and amount you are trying to keep. Larger tanks tend to be easier to maintain stable water parameters. A key to any successful fish tank is a filtration system. This will keep the tank clean and ensure healthy water for the fishes to swim in. Temperature should be around 75-80 degrees in the tank for tropical species and lower for coldwater species. They need to be fed 1-2 times a day with flakes or pellets. The tank and filter should be regularly cleaned to remove bacteria.

Personality

Fish have distinct personalities ranging from bold and curious to shy and aggressive. It varies due to species and other factors. Fish are not able to be handled due to their need to breath underwater so they are purely pets to look at. The only times a fish should be taken out of its tank is for moving to a new tank or for cleaning.

Cost

Fish are one of the most affordable pets. While prices vary depending on the species a typical fish will only cost between $2-$20. A fish tank can cost anywhere between $35-$250 depending on size. Food will be cheap if you go for pellets and are only $4-$9 per jar. Other maintenance costs for things like filters, scrapers, hoses, and thermostats will add to the expenses however fish remain one of the cheapest pets.

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Conclusion

Fish are great pets for people who are looking for something affordable to watch swim around. That said if you are looking for an animal to interact with fish are not going to give you that and you should look for something else. Overall, fish are wonderful pets as long as you have the right expectations.