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[4kreefer]

Hi,
My daughter wants an aquarium.
I'm totally lost.

She's 11 and I'm not sure she'll take care of the fishies.

What's a good (hardy) starter fish ?
Size of aquarium ?
I'm in Toronto.

Id recommend starting with freshwater, your local fish store can probably recommend a simple set up and good fish that they Carry, just dont forget aquariums take weekly (or more) maintenance

 

[epiphany]

If your daughter is taking care of it, I would start with freshwater

seems best for a young, first timer.

Should I get a "local species" as a first fish.
I'm from Toronto.

Probably would get too big !

 

[ZC aquatics]

Hmm I know most native species are hard to keep alive I think a 5-10 gallon planted with a betta fish some snails would look epic but if you want saltwater do your research for sure

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world. Take things slowly. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[ZC aquatics]

Yup!

 

[tbrown]

Hi,
My daughter wants an aquarium.
I'm totally lost.

She's 11 and I'm not sure she'll take care of the fishies.

What's a good (hardy) starter fish ?
Size of aquarium ?
I'm in Toronto.

As others have already stated, freshwater may be the way to start if you have no experience with aquariums. However, there are many types of "easier" saltwater aquarium kits out there that are almost plug and play with a little bit of elbow grease and plumbing experience. What's a good size to start with depends on your comfort level and how far in you want to dive.

 

[edsbeaker]

Hello and welcome,
I agree with everyone else. A freshwater tank would probably be better if it’s your daughter that wants the tank. It will be a lot less work for you. Guppies, swordtails and platies are all very hardy and colorful freshwater fish.

 

[Fish Styx]

Greetings and welcome to the reef!

 

[Ocean_Queenie]

Hello & Welcome!

 

[zbrusko]

Hello and welcome,
I agree with everyone else. A freshwater tank would probably be better if it’s your daughter that wants the tank. It will be a lot less work for you. Guppies, swordtails and platies are all very hardy and colorful freshwater fish.

Plus they reproduce easily, which is fun (until they overrun your tank)!

 

[edsbeaker]

Plus they reproduce easily, which is fun (until they overrun your tank)!

Typically, if the babies aren’t removed they are free fish food. The circle of life.

 

[zbrusko]

Not if there are a few places to hide. Its very easy to be overrun with livebearers quickly.

 

[AnteVanjak]

Hi! Welcome to the hobby! I’d look into hello reef, they have a saltwater kit that has almost everything you need to get ur feet wet in the hobby at a fairly decent price, bulk reef supply carries the kit and it’s 15 gallon tank, comes with a AI blade light as well if you ever decide to keep some corals in the tank. Perfect started saltwater kit especially for some clownfish!

 

[MC Blowfish]

Welcome!!

I would start with freshwater just to see how she likes it. Freshwater is usually far easier to take care of and far cheaper to get into the hobby.

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!

 

[epiphany]

 

[epiphany]

This forum is … see above post :)

 

[dbroncos]

If you really want saltwater you can try a kit called ‘Hello Reef’ kit. There are videos for it was well which walk you through setup.

 

[epiphany]

If you really want saltwater you can try a kit called ‘Hello Reef’ kit. There are videos for it was well which walk you through setup.

Good tip.
Thanks.

 

[epiphany]

Hello Reef’ kit.

Where is the kit ?

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