According to the Pets in Australia survey, pet owners on average keep fish for about five years. Of those, 46 per cent are fishbowl/cold water tank breeds the most popular, followed by tropical freshwater fish, pond fish and marine species.

When choosing, as well as opting for fish that prefer different water temperatures, and types of water, fresh or tropical water, you can choose a fish’s temperament, from a peaceful and active variety, to a semi aggressive or aggressive species such as the Siamese Fighting Fish, which is probably good to know before you let the kids pick the carnivore that may eat all its siblings.

Black moors, blue guppies, rainbow sharks, tetras, ranchu and sucking catfish are among the peaceful fresh water types, while tropical fish such as red tiger oscar, blue acara cichlid and convict cichlid can be aggressive and may be best in a tank on their own. If in doubt, ask an expert.

Nutrition plays a huge part in keeping fish alive and well, and it’s imperative to pick the right type of food for your species, as not all like the same thing. There are many fish variety-specific foods so check with the pet store which is preferable.

Some fish are top dwellers while others like to hang out at ground level.

Top-dwelling fish such as hatchetfish and halfbeaks are best suited to flakes, which are light and float on the surface for them to nibble on, while for medium dwellers such as rainbow fish, goldfish and gourami, crisps are a good option as they sink slowly.

Top-dwelling fish such as hatchetfish and halfbeaks are best suited to flakes, which are light and float on the surface for them to nibble on, while for medium dwellers such as rainbow fish, goldfish and gourami, crisps are a good option as they sink slowly.

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For those species which prefer to lurk near the bottom, such as cories, loaches and catfish, or species who have small downward facing mouths and must gulp their food, opt for a sinking wafer to munch on.

In order to keep fish clean and healthy you will need the right size tank and equipment for the number of fish you intend to keep.

You should always set up your tank first and let it cycle (the process where the filter builds up a population of beneficial bacteria that will break down the toxins in the water that are produced by fish waste) before you buy pet fish.

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