Having a fish as your pet...

I use to have fish years ago as a kid. I mainly had goldish as they seem to be easier to care for.

If I were to get a kind of fish as a pet,I would definitely choose goldfish.lol.They're cute and lovely for me and easy to take care of.

I would choose clown fish, Nemo The clown fish looks so cute with the strip color. I think it's perfect for children. Few months ago my little nephew got his 1st fish from his dad, he take care of it on the 1st week but then he became bored and his dad decided to give the fish away to his neighbour

I love fish as pets! I had a goldfish named henry that lived for 19 years. I do not have fish now, but if you are a beginner I think a Betta is a nice choice because they can breathe air, are easy to keep and are beautiful. Please do not make the mistake and keep them in tiny bowls. Please do not do that. That is cruel. I had a large tank for my betta. Betta's are smart and I used to take him out and put him in one of those portable plastic reptile tanks and carry him outside for a 'walk'. If you are close to your betta, they will know you, and always look at you and actually act like they know you. Betta's are wonderful companions to have as fish. I recommend them, but only if you get a larger area, a nice size tank and not one of those small bowls. At least 1 5 or 10 gallon, they do like to swim, no matter what people say, they enjoy space.

well one of my hobbies are in to fishes. at a very young age just like your son i started to keep fish at home. for me as a beginner I recommend you to buy a goldfish since goldfish are easy to care. they are cute like the orandas since they have double tail and I'm sure your kid will gonna love it.

We used to have an aquarium when I was young and I had two Chinese goldfish that were dear to my heart. If I could ever have an aquarium, I would definitely have Chinese goldfish.

It is a good idea to have fish as your pet because they are very easy to take care of. You don't have to feed them often and meanwhile you don't need to have a walk with them. You don't even need to change the water frequently. I suggest you buy guppies because they are small and therefore they are clean and easy to handle. Especially it is quite easy for them to deliver guppy babies. Soon you will have lots of guppies and it is quite a lot of fun and I am sure your son will love it.

Hello my dear, Actually my knowledge in fish is very scarce at the moment and I have heard the name of some species only because my wife knows them. I think I will go for neons (they are small and have a "florescent" light (I hope that's the proper word - it should mean that they glow in the dark as well), and they react to you, if you move your hand near their tanks.

Even if I think I'd consider it.The sight of fish is relaxing, just honestly calm. Very harmless. haha :) But- I doubt if this would come true for me, since I have 2 naughty kitties. The fish is harmless but my cats aren't! :( So hope you're son is enjoying. Having a pet for you kid would at least improve his sense of care and responsibility. Being a parent of his own "kid". hehe :)

i also had a fish few years ago,it depend on take care of fishes,eg-gold fish is dificut to take care they want oxeygn,we have to change water about every two weeks,we have give foods carafuly,but like calf fish is a differnt,we didnt want lot of time take care them.....