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What kind of fish should I get for my daughter2007-11-24 23:42:24

We had a beta that died last year. She wants another one. I don't know much about the different kinds of fish. Something that is known to live awhile would be good.

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Hi,

You might want to try a few smaller colorful fish. Neon's and guppies are very pretty and hearty. Neon tetras tend to school and are blue and reddish in color. I have a small tank (5 gallon) that I set up for my niece. She loves to watch them and it gives her a bit of responsibility when she visits to feed them. If you daughter is small she might be more interested in the fun colors of neon's or guppies. Guppies are live breeders so you tend to never run out of them. However when the babies are born at times you don't even know it and they become food for the others. This is natural and prevents over crowding. I did add a Beta to the tank and have had great success. As long as it has enough food it leaves the others alone. Adds a pretty effect.

On the other hand if you want a few fish that can grow to be large you may want to try a parrot fish or two. They are fun and in my experience live quite a long time. Currently the oldest one I have is about 7 yrs. They need a bit more room and can be gregarious. Good luck!

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instead of fish get her a water frog.they last forever!

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A gold fish is a given it is just a classic fish everyone gets. i dont know that much about fish either but if it were me i would get a gold fish.

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if u cant keep a beta alive, you might look into a pet rock!

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get a gold fish