There are a lot of people out there who might be on the fence about getting a pet. The cute animals in the pet store look so easy to take care of! And they look very cheap. But as you look into that cute, cheap, perfect pet, it seems there is more than meets the eye! Look at those habitats on the internet for instance… they look so expensive! If you are on the fence about getting a pet, this post might help you decide if a Goldfish is the pet for you!
Pros:
- A basic tank won’t take up much space and a goldfish can live in almost any climate, so what you live in or where you live shouldn’t matter
- Goldfish are relatively cheap – my total cost wasn’t more than $50 (if you want to know what is in my tank and the size you can check out my other post called, “The Actual Tank”)
- They are beautiful animals and any tank you may have will light up a room
- They are very easy to take care of – require no more than feeding, cleaning and a proper tank set – up
- They are fun to watch
- Almost everyone can take care of them! They are definitely a family pet ( I don’t think anyone under 3 years should take care of them and I recommend parent supervision if you or your child is 3 – 7 years old)
- If you are leaving them for vacation, it is very easy to ask a friend or family member to take care of them if the trip is more than a week – If it is a very short trip (like a week or less) then a food dispenser or a food that dissolves of some sort is even easier (I would recommend talking to your local pet supplier about this)
- There is a huge variety of fish to choose from – big or small, flashy or muted and some harder or easier to take care of than others
- You can decorate their tank in any way whether it’s big or small – this is a great opportunity to think out of the box and get creative
Cons:
- Some research is required to know how to keep this pet
- The tank does require a little elbow grease – a goldfish is not a disposable pet
- Though it is very little, there is a cost to owning this pet
- When on vacation, there must be someone there to take care of the pet
I hope this post helped you see both sides of owning a goldfish, and I definitely believe that a Goldfish is the perfect starter pet! Thanks for reading this post! Make sure to follow my blog for more posts like these! Also, pictures of my tank, the cleaning process and more will be coming soon! Please comment if you have any questions or concerns about your fish or hermit crabs and like to help support!
Talk from the Tank 