So, my girlfriend just went out and bought two Siamese fighting fish, which are now swimming around in jars on my desk. After doing some research, I've discovered that they are not supposed to be kept in small containers, so I'm going out to buy a tank each for them.
I've never had fish before, and just from what I've read so far, it seems far more difficult than the pet shop would have you believe.
Each one is in 350ml (11oz?) of water from the store.
My questions are:
1) How long can they survive without the water being cleaned/changed?
2) What cheap measures (for the moment) can I take to keep the water clean
3) Would bottled water be ok for the short term (3-4 days)
4) Is there any glaringly obvious factor I'm missing?
I find the way people buy and sell fish so callously and without thought cruel, and I want to do my best to make sure these little guys are happy. Any answers are appreciated
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