Don't Forget About Fish for Pets!

When finding the perfect pet for you, don't just think about dogs and cats--think out of the box! If you are allergic to cats or dog dander, you should look into getting a fish as a pet. Although, you cannot physically play with your fish, they're all beautiful to look at, and they do not take up much room in your house.


Finding a great filter for your fish tank is very important. A filter is supposed to keep the tank functioning well, and everything in it living. You want to be sure that the filter you do buy, is the right size for the tank that you have. And don't forget to change the filter when you are supposed to, to make sure that everything in the tank is maintaining to be healthy! The water needs to sit with the filtration system for about a week without any fish, to ensure that everything works correctly. Most fish are accustomed to warmer water, that's around 76 degrees to 84 degrees, unless you have a cold water fish or in some cases a goldfish!

When searching for a fish that is right for you, you should always research different kinds of fish. You should find out the various traits of the fish and see which are compatible with you and also other fish. Some fish cannot be in the same tank with each other, and you definitely need to find that out asap before purchasing two of them! You can always ask a professional at a pet or fish store to help you find the right fish for you, too! Although, you do not want to over crowd your tank with too many fish. It gets confusing for the fish and keeping a good ratio can help eliminate a lot of problems in the tank.

After your new tank is set up, fish and all- you should take your tank to a pet or fish store to get a biological analysis, which will show if more than one fish can be added and many other things. They will also let you know when you first set up your fish tank, do not be too quick to add a lot of fish at once--just buy one at first. Because adding too many fish at once can increase the ammonia levels in the tank--and can be fatal to your new pets.

Center Pet wishes you and your new fish a great start, and you follow our rules to keep them safe and healthy!