Cold Water
People have been keeping goldfish for well over a thousand years. During the Song Dynasty in China, only the imperial family were permitted to keep actual gold fish which is why most fish today are more red or orange in colour.
An ideal first pet, goldfish are perfect for kids or indeed anyone without the room for a larger aquarium. They are a hardy, long-lived animal which can provide years of pleasure for their owner whilst requiring a minimum degree of maintenance.
A great way to get kids interested in science and nature is to provide them with their very own ecosystem which they can watch and learn from whilst at the same time introducing them to a hobby that can easily become a lifelong passion.
Aquatic Creations Online stock a variety of complete setups to get your going, all of which make great gifts.
