Fishing for the best
Oline Cogdill with some good fish tips...
I've had aquariums ever since I was about 10 years old and I highly recommend this hobby as a way for parents to introduce pet care to their kids.But, do not buy one of those giant oval fish bowls for a goldfish or two. First, you'll drive yourself crazy changing the water weekly; the bowl will never look clean and the kids — and you — come to hate it.
Instead, invest about $70 or so in a decent small aquarium with filtration system, etc. You can even get one of those hot new bi-orb aquariums that start at four gallons. They'll hold about 1 plant, 2 to 3 goldfish, or about 5 to 6 guppies, and a small castle.
These not only work for kids but also look nice in a small office.
ANGIE BRENNAN, a Sun-Sentinel page designer,
lives with four dogs and one boyfriend. And has a lifetime of animal stories to share.
DIANE LADE, a reporter on the Sun-Sentinel's Help Team, has lived with cats, dogs, reptiles, fish, an iguana, and an armadillo.
CYNDI METZGER, editor of the Sun-Sentinel's Outlook section, is smitten with Bella, her poodle who regularly ignores requests to sit, stay and get off the ivory-colored sofa. 
JOHN TANASYCHUK, a Sun-Sentinel lifestyle writer, has lived with cats as long as he can remember. He and his partner currently share their home with three.
