I want to get some fish, and a small tank. I know NOTHING about fish, and only...

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Mayella E

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...want small ones. Help? Where do I get started? I'm sorry but I know absolutely nothing about fish so you'll have to explain everything to me in very simple language! I wanna know what I need and basically everything about owning fish.

what is a pump and filter for? do you need these? how long do fish live for? what's the different between fresh water fish, warm water cool water etc. fish?

thanks


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I have answered your other question in greater detail, but would like to defend the betta here:

Myths-
-Bettas live just fine in bowls- They will survive but not thrive.
-Bettas eat plant roots- Bettas are carnivores.
-Bettas are fine at room temperature- If room temperature is 77F-82F then sure, but water at room temperature for me is 68F, way too cold for them.
 
okay. fish are very simple and easy to take care of!!!

i have 2 male beta fish. (the males are prettier than the females) i feed them each 3 little pieces of food a day. i keep them in this glass container type thing with a plant in the container also. they eat the roots, so its okay if you forget to feed them!!! their water should be kept at room temperature, and before you go out and buy a fish, set some water out on your counter so the water is ready when you get home. don't change the water all at once. its not good for the fish. every 2 weeks or so, take out about 1/3 of the water. that should keep it pretty clean without the hassle of a filter. hope i helped!!!








p.s. i keep the 2 fish seperate
 
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