We kept guppies for years. Our 1 female birthed 63 one Sat. lunchtime, became 62 when 1 swam round the front and Mum ate it
. However, tanks are not easy to keep clean. They look great when first set up
Do you want a tank on a stand? In a corner or central to the room? Enough plug points as you will need a heater and a pump. We have had guppies, neon tetras, disc fish, Siamese fighters and tiger barbs. Apparently and I was totally unaware of the fact that some 'clear' fish are injected with a coloured dye before being imported into the UK! the RSPCA know about the practice but are powerless to act. Many fish die before they reach the UK
If possible source fish bred in the UK - less air miles. Visit a several fish shop several times before buying, check the state of the fish in the tanks and see how good their turn-over is. We have 1 locally which always appears busy but I can never get 'good' advice or assistance! Do they take fish back if they do outgrow their tank! I have only, in 25+ years of fish keeping, only recently did I find a Company that do a swap system !
It can be relaxing, sitting, watching fish in a tank. I found keeping the pebbles clean was the biggest chore, even with a small 'hoovereryyy thingy' which ran off the pump. There are lots of glass cleaners on the market which can take algae off. Our tank was in a corner so out of the sun but still the algae grew
. I did move the goldfish into my bedroom in the years I couldn't sleep but they were SO noisy
- not only did the light keep me awake but their constant picking up of pebbles from the bottom, taking them to the top and dropping them
…… I think the tank lasted 3 nights before we emptied and hauled it all back into the lounge.
Marines are very difficult, a 24/7 commitment.
Goldfish are probably easier to keep. But they can out-grow their space which requires a pond
