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Looking after Tropical Fish2007-11-24 23:38:04

I had goldfish and tropical fish as a kid, and as I recall the tropical tank required a lot more work and maintenance, but it wasn't really overly burdensome. Just more periodic cleaning, as I recall. And a little more equipment (filter, heater, thermometer, air bubbler, etc.).

Maybe your BF is thinking of salt-water fish .. those type of fish tanks are very high maintenance!! But fresh-water tropical fish shouldn't be too much of a problem.

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the more "tropical" the fish the harder it is to take care of them.. and as goes along with the bigger the tank. and fresh water is easier than salt.so it depends on how much money and work you and your boyfriend are willing to put in to it!!

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You need a light and a heater for them..also different food obviously..go into a shop where they sell them and they will give you all the info you need..hope this helps =)

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make sure you keep the right temp have a thermometer (it is easier to just have a goldfish by the way) make sure you got plenty of gravel a good air pump or circulate with filter and charcoal, and you will be fine

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I just have my pair of Angelfish lay eggs for the umteenth time, if you have a good filter and heater, feed them, and clean the tank once in awhile its so simple even this chimp can do it

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It's easy to care for tropical fish. Just make sure the water is always the right temperature by using a heater. I used to put a piece of black posterboard at the rear of my aquarium. It made a very nice backdrop.

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in a way, goldfish can be harder to keep alive, because they poop more than they eat. there are some tropical fish that are easy to keep alive. You will need a heater, and a filter though. Once you get that, you just have to pick out your fish. Here are some good tropical fish: Iridescent sharks(a type of catfish), clown loach, siamese fighting fish(can be agressive if you get a male), dalmation mollies, balloon mollies, and soooo much more. go to a pet store, find some fish you like, and ask the guy or lady if they are agresssive and then get it.

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I think that tropical fish are much more easier to care for that goldfish. all our gold fish died cause of the temparature. and stuff. but if your getting a tropical fish make sure to get a tank big enough and a filter and a heater. oh and they like to jump too. You have to keep the tank coverd. i just bought like 4 tropical fishes and on jumped out and died. and the other one jumped out and i saved it just in time

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Goldfish do not require a heater like tropical fish as they are cold water fish. There are many dos and don'ts for tropical fish. Tropical fish require an oxygenator (except gouramis and bettas as they are labyrinth fish), you need a keep a check on the nitrate and ammonia levels and keep the water clean.