• Fish can add beauty to any living space and provide a sense of tranquility for their owners. While fish can be low-stress pets, they do require upkeep and there are items every fish owner needs to have.
  
  

Fish Tank

• To successfully take care of a fish, you must have an appropriate container to house them in. One or two gold fish can thrive in a fishbowl while multiple fish or larger varieties will need a full aquarium. Aquariums generally come with additional equipment such as filters and lighting that need to be kept in good condition so your fish can stay as healthy as possible. A pet store will be able to recommend the appropriate size tank for the type of fish that you want to get.
  
  

Food

• The primary need for any pet is a source of nutrients, and fish are no different. Fish food is an important component in keeping your fish healthy and maximizing their lifespan. The type of food varies depending on the type of fish, but pet stores have a variety of flake food, blood worms and other supplements that should provide well for almost any type of fish. Some fish will feed on smaller fish so be aware of that before putting multiple fish in a tank together.
  
  

Shelter

• While having nooks and crannies in the tank for your fish to hide in is not essential to your pet's overall health, you will have a happier fish if there are places he can hide when he feels like it. Large rocks, decorative ships and either real or fake plants are all good examples of places a fish can swim to when he feels threatened or wants something else in his habitat to explore. This also makes your tank more decorative and can make it more visually interesting for you and any guests.