dfreas wrote:

Try something longer lived.

The problem with keeping long lived fish is that you can get so attached
to them. And when they do die it hurts even more. I kept a couple of
Bala Sharks for 4 years, and because of my complacency - I thought they
were practically immortal - they eventually succumbed to dodgy water
conditions. I was devastated. I even have a marked grave for them. I
won't keep any more of them. They are extremely nervous fish and will
outgrow any tank you keep it in, unless it's at least 6'.

If I could tell my past self which fish to keep, I'd say to start out
with a couple of mollies. These are extremely hardy fish and have a life
span of about 3 years. Well, it does help having liquid rock pouring
from the tap though. Soft water they may not do so well in.

Nikki