| Fish are probably the lowest maintenance of all pets. | | | | fish and choose between tropical, salt water and |
| They do not need your company. They do not need | | | | freshwater tanks. There are plenty of different ways |
| grooming. You do not need to train them. You never | | | | to enhance your fish keeping experience, if you |
| need to exercise your fish. | | | | choose to get more involved. |
| Fish can be fed once daily, or if you need to go | | | | You do need some knowledge of the types of fish |
| away for the weekend, you can get slow release | | | | and their natural habitation. You can learn a lot from |
| food that will last a couple of days. | | | | the internet but the best knowledge comes from |
| Fish will never chew your slippers, bite your guests or | | | | people who keep the fish themselves. Find a good |
| soil your rug. | | | | aquarium keeper, as many pet shop owners do not |
| Fish are silent, so the neighbours will not complain | | | | have a good knowledge of fish keeping. Maybe you |
| about the noise. | | | | would be interested in joining a club. Members would |
| You only need a space the size of your fish tank to | | | | be a good source of valuable information on fish |
| keep fish. | | | | keeping. |
| Fish will not cover your clothes and furniture in loose | | | | Visit people who keep large tanks of exotic fish. |
| hair. They do not shed hair so fish do not aggravate | | | | Look at the way their tanks are set up. The ones I |
| allergies in sufferers. | | | | like best are the natural ones. They look like a |
| At the end of a stressful day, there is nothing more | | | | window into the sea, with plants and a variety of fish |
| relaxing than sitting back watching fish gracefully | | | | life, including snails and many different sizes of fish. If |
| floating through the crystal water. | | | | you prefer a fun look, there are plenty of ornaments |
| The cost of setting up a simple goldfish tank with a | | | | you can arrange to make an interesting scene. The |
| couple of goldfish is very moderate. Their food does | | | | ornaments are good for hiding the equipment, like |
| not cost much and one container lasts for months. | | | | pumps and air bubblers. |
| There are no other costs for the basic set up. | | | | Keeping fish can be a rewarding and interesting |
| Compared to the cost of a cat or dog, this is very | | | | hobby. They allow people with demanding careers to |
| cheap. | | | | enjoy pets without the inconvenience of grooming, |
| If you want variety, you cannot beat the range | | | | training, exercising and companionship demands of |
| available. You can buy larger tanks, pumps, filters, | | | | other pets. They are also very beautiful creatures. |
| heaters, plants and decorations. You can buy exotic | | | | |