There’s nothing more exciting than bringing home your very first pet. Some families add a furry or feathered friend, but fish are just as worthy of the first pet title.
More than one in ten Australian households keep pet fish. What do they find so appealing about these aquatic creatures?
Fish are beautiful to look at
With a variety of vibrant colours, fascinating patterns and hypnotic moves, fish can add colour to your home. There are also an endless number of tank ornaments and decorations you can use to help make your fish tank a visual centrepiece in your home.
Fish are relaxing to watch
Watching your fish swim around their tank is almost hypnotic, and relaxing. You can make observing them part of your daily meditation routine.
Fish are quiet pets
Fish don’t bark or meow or chirp. They’re dreamily silent, which can be something to consider if you have a high-volume family! Ah, the serenity.
Fish are great for kids
Fish can inspire a lifelong love of pets in your children. Kids love fish as they’re fun to watch, easy to feed and it’s awesome to make up names (that’s half the fun, right?).
Like all pets, fish teach children responsibility. It’s easy to give them age-appropriate care tasks so they can help care for their finned friends. Ask them to help to change the water, put in the water conditioner that you measured out, or simply sprinkle some fish food (supervised, of course! You don’t want to overfeed your fish).
There’s a fish tank for every size home
Whether you’re in a small apartment and want a fish to live on a side table, or in a huge house with grand plans to build an entire aquarium room, there will be a tank that can easily fit in your home.
Remember: the size of your fish tank determines the type and number of fish you can have.
Do fish sound like the perfect pet for you?
Stress-relieving, beautiful to watch, great for kids… it’s no wonder people love their fin-tastic family additions. If you’re looking for a first pet, fish can really make a splash.
Before you jump in to buying your new finned friend, make sure you read up on how to set up a fish tank. Ask at your local Petbarn store if you’d like to know more.