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Angelfish
Photo courtesy of PHSummerAngelfish are a popular fish among aquarists, and come in a multitude of colors. Since this fish is pretty much as tall as it is long it is best to keep them in a tall tank verses a long tank. When first brought home from a pet store they tend to be a bit shy, but soon warm up to their new surroundings and will even eat from your hand. A breeding pair of angels can become very aggressive towards other fish, so it is wise to keep them in a separate tank. Fantail Goldfish
Photo courtesy of PHSummerFantail goldfish, as with any goldfish, are probably one of the most misunderstood fish. For years it was believed that goldfish could be kept in a small bowl, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Goldfish are some of the dirtiest fish a person can buy, and they produce a lot of waste through their gills, and feces. They are also rather large fish with several varieties reaching over a foot in length. The myth that goldfish belong in a bowl needs to be dispelled since they really need at least 25-gallons per fish. Goldfish are also scavengers, so there is no need to have a separate fish to eat food that falls to the bottom. One of the biggest problems that heavy bodied goldfish such as the fantail have is swimbladder disease. This condition deteriorates over time until the fish is no longer able to keep himself upright. In the end euthanizing is often preferred to letting the fish suffer.
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