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

A fish is a nice, low-maintenance pet for kids, (and Moms).

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I would suggest going to Wal*Mart and looking at the fish tanks with your daughter.then have her pick out her 3 favorites..after she picks read to her what they are and what kind of things they eat, and what kinds of fish they get along with, then have her choose which one she likes. At walmart they have a policy on fish that if they die within a certain amount of time (like a month or something like that) you bring in the dead fish and your recipt and you get to pick out another for free or get a refund. Good Luck!!

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I had a beta when I was young and the only thing it could eat was live worms we had to keep in the refridgerator but now I've heard that they have dried food. My 2 gold fish lasted over 2 years and I didnt clean there tank to often. My friend got gold fish the same time and changed there water often and hers died in less than a year

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Depending on the age of your daughter but if she's young 10-under a couple of goldfish would be fine. Betta only live about two years if taken good care of. But here's some material on all types of fish and their lifespans.

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Few reference books include one of the most common questions asked by fish owners. How long should my fish live? The answer varies greatly depending on the species of fish. However, in general smaller fish have a shorter lifespan than larger fish, and fish that lay eggs live longer than those that give birth to live young. The two most popular species of fish, Bettas and Goldfish are at opposite ends of the spectrum. Bettas live little more than two years, while Goldfish live for decades. Here is a reference with the expected lifespan of popular aquarium fish. These figures are estimates, with good care fish may live much longer. If you can鈥檛 find your fish listed here, check the Fish Library.