So by some stroke of luck, I now have 3 goldfish. Comet goldfish, I think.. going by google searching for pictures. Right now they are in a 1 gallon glass bowl. I'm having a hard time arguing with everybody that its not the best living conditions for them.
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I say luck because I know this guy through where I work, and he has several fresh and saltwater tanks and they interested me. He mostly does them for raising the plants now.. but he still does a really good job.
I've never had "my own pet" as a kid, per-say, but I've helped with plenty of other animals, except fish.
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So I'm thinking about picking up a 10 or 20 gallon tank, maybe? (depending on what I can find or make)
POSSIBLY plants, I'll see if my buddy can help me there, or go for advice from you guys.
Are there any other fish, or aquatic life that thrives well with goldfish?
I know, nothing too small so they don't get eaten by the goldfish, and nothing to nip at the goldfish.. but other than that I'm clueless, and I would of just went with pure looks and what the info labels say on the fish.
I really wanted a saltwater tank, just because i feel in love with how it looked. The outlandish coral reefs and clown fish and eel and a lot of the invertebrate are just too cool. ( And I still consider a lot of the ocean floor to really still be truly un-pioneered territory) But being goldfish and freshwater, I think it's better in the end.. hopefully easier to maintain.
Alright! This is my first pet(s) ever of my very own!! I want to do this right!!
(I feel like a little kid again)
edit: finally took a picture.