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       Do you like animals? Do you want to keep animals? Yes, many people like animals and want to keep a lovely

animal as a p    1    . It's a pity that they don't have a suitable place to keep them. However, keeping fish may

be the best choice. 

       Why keep them?

       People keep dogs and cats because they enjoy their friendship. Fish can not be friendly, but they have

beautiful shapes and colors. It's a pleasure to watch as they swim i    2     their tank (水槽).

       What do they need?

       First of all, the fish need a suitable (合适的) tank, and you must fill the tank w    3     suitable water. It is

also good for t    4     to have a few water plants in the tank to keep the water pure (纯净). Putting a few

snails (蜗牛) in the tank is a good i    5     . They will keep it c    6     . 

       What about feeding them?

       There are many kinds of fish food t    7      you can get in the shops. Most are suitable for all kinds of fish.

You should feed your fish only o    8     a day. It is important not to give them t    9      much food. Just give

them as much as they can e    10     up in about 15 minutes. This will keep them healthy.

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