I want to get a fish tank, but im not sure what to get, or what fish are the best compatible together.

any suggestions, I want fresh water because its easier to take care of then salt water. and want to spend gobs of money right off the bat

(P.S. ShutUP, irresistibleBeeyotch. )

2the9s said:

2the9s said:

thanks ass!!

I guess I broke the flag posts

ella731 said:

Don't push your luck.

2the9s said:

I'd suggest you started with a couple of piranhas.
Then go adding any other fish you want. Piranhas love them all. and see what happens

PANDURITO said:

yea thanks, I dont think piranhas and children mix lol

ella731 said:

Did you intend to bathe your children in the fish tank?

.
[Edited 3/3/05 10:47am]

No, really.
Go to a reliable shop and ask for advive there. Thay can be very helpful.

Unlike that guy that sold me a needle fish.

I told him where I was going to put it and he said there was no problem.And as soon as I placed it in the aquarium it opened it's mouth like a crocodile and massacred my poor fish

PANDURITO said:

yea well i went to one of the pet sores here in town and they were just trying to make me buy $600 tanks and $75 fish,

i have a fish tank ... with goldfish and zebras and 3 other kinda fish i dont recall their names ... once set up and live cultures growing inside tank...they are pretty easy to maintain...and most pet stores will tell you which fish are best for beginners and which can live together


good luck

PANDURITO said:

We sold aquarium encyclopedias, containing all the wisdom you need to take care of lil' Nemo.

I bought a fishtank for my daughter. It just cost me $100, with the pump,and a couple of goldfish. If they die...they're only $3 a pop.

Set up your aquarium a couple of days before you get your fish.
Then get some mollies and maybe some angel fish.
Wait a couple weeks and get the other fish.
This helps balance the bacteria levels in the water-very important
The basic rule is one inch of fish per gallon of water but if you have really good filtration you can get a few more fish.

Have fun!

shellyevon said:

You're just too sensible for this place

Don't worry, there's plenty of time to unlearn Sunday school

Hiya Senik:hug:

Make sure you setup the whole system at least a week or better ten days prior to buying the fish so that the beneficial bacteria gets enough time to populate the filter. Anubia plants are easy to maintain for beginners. Get some guppies or danios or mollies or platies because goldfish are nice and easy to maintain but they make a lot of dirt, plus they ´re not very compatible with other fish....they´re friendly, but their metabolism is different.
Orgnote me if you have any further questions.
Get yourself a second hand aquarium or look for some reduced bargains at the pet store.
I have two tanks and I also keep mangrove crabs from Thailand.