| If you are looking for a perfect first pet for your child, | | | | issue, you can find them at local garage sales. A ten |
| you might want to consider pet goldfish. Not only are | | | | gallon tank is perfect for about five fish. It is important |
| they easy to care for and hardy, but they will teach | | | | to have a good filtration system for your fish tank. |
| your child responsibility. Goldfish are colorful and fun to | | | | Gravel in the bottom of the tank is not necessary. |
| watch too. | | | | Food that is leftover can sometimes collect in the |
| If you are looking for a goldfish that is different, you | | | | gravel and make your tank dirty. |
| might want to consider the moor goldfish. It is black in | | | | The first time you fill your fish tank, it is a good idea to |
| color, but should be put in with slower goldfish (such as | | | | let the water sit at room temperature overnight. Doing |
| the bulging eyed goldfish). The common goldfish are | | | | this will allow the chlorine and harmful chemicals in the |
| faster and will have a tendency to bully the moor | | | | tank to dissipate before the fish are added. |
| goldfish. | | | | Regular partial water changes will ensure the health of |
| Pet stores are great places to buy your pet goldfish. | | | | your pet goldfish. Don't let the water get so dirty that |
| They can advise you on the care of your fish and help | | | | you have to change all of the water. Doing this can |
| you to choose your fish and your tank. When choosing | | | | shock your fish and make it ill or even cause death. |
| your fish, make sure to watch for smaller fish that are | | | | Do not over feed your fish. Goldfish will eat as much |
| the same age in the tank and also fish who can't | | | | as you will give them and it is not good for them. A |
| seem to swim to the bottom of the tank easily. | | | | good measure for this is to give only as much as your |
| Even though your pet goldfish can be kept in a | | | | goldfish will consume in two to three minutes. Make |
| fishbowl, it is not ideal. If you want your new pets to | | | | sure you scoop up any excess flakes. This will keep |
| survive longer, it is recommended that you buy an | | | | the tank cleaner. |
| aquarium. Pet stores carry them, but if money is an | | | | |