fish aquarium

India
August 12, 2007 7:13pm CST
hi friends what are the cutest and sweetest fish we should find for our aquarium.?is it neccessary to have only the varieties found in your country only or we can rear rare fish also?i want to know if it is safe to rear such fish which are transported..i mean can wheather changes harmful for them.?i also want to know what are the minimum requirements of owing a beautiful aquarium..?
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@soulgurl (153)
• Malaysia
17 Aug 07
Hi, Id suggest getting goldfishes.There are many varieties of goldfishes ranging from a lionhead(these kinds are the cutest! and they are darlings too) to a comet. It really depends on what kind of fishes you are looking for. If you like slow moving ones you could get chicilids or angel fishes and etc. If you like bright,fast moving ones you could try tetras or to be precise neon tetra's or guppies. Guppies have really nice colours on their bodies and fan-tails but extra care is required for these kinds of fishes. You could also mix different types of fishes in one tank. But be sure to ask an expert if the types of fishes you choose are compatible with each other, if not your tank would end up like a war zone! Also you could do some research online especially for rare types as these kinds are hard to rear and require hard work. You have to worry about pH levels of the water, temperature,types of filters (filters are the most important component of owning an aquarium), gravels(if you decide to have some) There are loads of websites you can check out too. Good luck!
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• India
17 Aug 07
thank you very much soulgurl ..your information is really helpful..i'll take care of all these things..i have to to that since i am a beginner..hey i am bringing a cat also hope they don't harm fish??
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@soulgurl (153)
• Malaysia
21 Aug 07
hey no worries! I was in your shoes the very first time i decided to rear fishes. Its a fun filled hobby. lol im sure you would enjoy it too! good luck!
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• India
21 Aug 07
thank you..:-)
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• Philippines
21 Sep 07
in order to know which types of fish you would like to have in your aquarium, go see the aquarium fish dealer first. there you can see an array of varieties which you might not have personally seen before yet, for you they are the ones which appeal to you most. for my part though, i have always loved goldfish, black moore and carp. you will know too about the proper care for these aquarium fishes from the dealer. from time to time you will have to pay some visits to them to inquire as to how to deal with problems which will crop up from time to time. it is not that easy to take care of fishes if it is still your first time. however, slowly, you will be able to learn from experience and through the passage of time.