My Pet Fish »

Twelve-year-old Leif gives information about choosing and caring for pet fish, setting up and maintaining an aquarium, and dealing with other fishkeeping issues.

Children's Literature

Keeping fish has great appeal to most kids; however, they may not realize the responsibilities that come along with keeping their watery friends. Twelve-year-old Leif finds a mentor in Chad, a former neighbor who works at the local fish store. After helping out with various chores and learning some basics, Leif becomes the proud owner of a nearly new tank and soon begins designing his fish population and their carefully chosen environment. There's a wealth of information presented here in this story format, and the photographs are also full of the details that a serious keeper would need to know. Part of the "All About Pets" series.