Which fish should we get?

We won a fish tank about a year ago and it’s been sitting empty in the study until we can decide where to put in in our house. Every time we go to a pet shop for dog food though the boys rush over to the fish to decide which ones we’re going to get! No boring goldfish for them! Ones after jelly fish while the other would like a more serene coral reef. I suspect however we’ll probably aim for a tropical or saltwater tank. What I didn’t realise and have picked up over a year at fish tank gazing is how great fish are as pets! Fair enough they’re probably a bit pointless if you want to take them for a walk but did you know:

*        They’re great for lowering blood pressure. Watching fish serenely swim around the tank and glide past actually lowers your stress levels.

*        You DON’T have to take them for a walk daily, nor empty their litter trays, nor will they chew your new shoes or the kid’s homework (yes Daisy has eaten the homework more than once!)

*        They are beautiful. You can get fish tanks starting at just over £22. Each ones makes a stylish or fun addition to your home.

*        They come in every shape or size. From tiny to huge they come in every colour of the rainbow.

*        Some can actually be trained to do tricks for their owners.

In fact they sound like they could be a great deal of fun for all of us. The kids should some responsibility with feeding them and they are easier for the boys to maintain on their own whereas daisy requires a little more than they can cope with just yet.  I suspect that after Christmas the tank will be popped up in the lounge and provide a rather lovely addition. Does anyone else have one and can offer advice about which fish?