How to Own a Pet Fish Without it Dying



Pets are a big responsibility. However, not as big as having a pet fish. In my experience, over my young life, I have had about 6 pet fishes. Everyone of them died in at least a week. It doesn't help that I also had a pet cat. Anyway, if you want a pet fish you better be aware of the needs it will take. Here are a couple things you might need to be the best fish owner you can be.

• A fish of any type- just remember, some fishes don't get along so well (in case you're getting 2 fishies.)
• a large bowl- only for 2 or less fish ( if getting more than 2 use a aquarium that fits the number of fish you are getting.)
• A filter ( again depends on amount of fish). If only 1 just buy a fish net to take the fish out to clean bowl manually.
• Fish food- get fish food that goes with your type of fish(es). You can ask the fish store employee for help if needed.
• Marbles or rocks for the bottom of the bowl.
• If you want to be fun with your fish get little decorations for your bowl.

Before putting your fish in you should make sure that the tank water is the appropriate temperature. When feeding the fish make sure you don't feed to much and you don't feed to little. Those are 2 ways I killed my fish. Don't ever have a different pet that likes to eat or play with the fish. My cat wanted to play with the fish so he scooped up the fish with its paw and plopped it on the floor. Poor Princess was dried up and dead by the time we got home. Clean your bowl every so often. Remember fishes do poop and pee like us,so their bowl will get dirty.

If this article helped then great and have a wonderful ( hopefully more then a week) life with your new pet fish. If not then keep searching for the right information for you.Wiki how.com also helps. Also what would really help is maybe looking up the type of fish you want. That way you can find the exact information on your fishes past and helpful tips to guide you and your fish down the easy path.

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