Goldfish make the best pets for three reasons. Pirst of all. goldfish are very quiet. They don't bark. howi, meow, chirp. squawk. screech. or race around the house at night while you and your neighbors are trying to sleep. Becond, they are economical. You can buy a goldfish at your local pet store for about 50e. and a small bowl for It costs less than $3.00. Water is practically free. Also, they eat only a pinch of dried fish food daily so their food bill is quite low. Third, goldfish are very well behaved. They don t ve teeth, so they can't chew your furniture or bite your guests They don't ever go outside, so they can't dig holes in your garden. In addition, you don't have to spend hours teaching them commands such as "Sit!" or "Heel!" If you want a quiet and economical pet that doesn't cause any trouble, visit your nearest goldfish store.