My employer reccomends I get a fish tank

[Christmas_Hamster]

Cardinals are Neons are both fine fish but don't mix them as they require different care. ADF's (African Dwarf Frogs) are a good idea. They aren't fish but they are cute. Just make sure to research whatever fish you decide on getting.

[BitsyNaceyDog]

My friend had a 10 gallon with a betta when she lived in a dorm. (Are you headed to a dorm?) She kept a smaller plastic "tank" with a lid for when she came home for holidays. Then the only time she had to truck the 10 gallon home was when she was home for the summer.

[king2005]

Cardinals are Neons are both fine fish but don't mix them as they require different care.

I'm assuming the above is a typo, but just incase
Also this gives more info on both fish.

Neon and Cardinal Tetras are similar in appearance, and are often confused with each other. However there is one very easily identifiable difference. In the Cardinal Tetra the red stripe on the lower half of the body extends the full length of the fish from the eye area to the tail. In the Neon Tetra the red stripe only begins at mid-body, roughly below the dorsal fin, and extends to the tail.

Neon Tetras
Neon Tetras have been in the aquarium trade the longest, and are usually the least expensive of the two species. They are also a bit smaller than Cardinal Tetras, and rarely reach an adult size of more than one inch. They do best in soft acidic water with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5 and a hardness level of 5 to 10 dGH. Neons are schooling fish, and should always be kept in groups of five or more.

Cardinal Tetras
Cardinal Tetras have surpassed Neons and are highly in demand in the aquarium trade. As a result, they are often priced a little higher than their smaller and less brilliant cousins. Although they prefer soft acidic water as the Neons do, they are more demanding, preferring a pH below 6 and a hardness level below 5 dGH. Adult Cardinals will reach a length of nearly two inches. Like Neons they are best kept in schools of five or more.

Both the Cardinal and Neon Tetras are very sensitive to overall water quality, pH and hardness. For that reason they should not be introduced to a newly set up aquarium, where changes in water parameters are inherent during the break-in period. To ensure success, wait until the aquarium has been well established and the proper water chemistry is in place before investing in these attractive but sensitive fish.

You can see the picture of both fish here + where I got the info
http://freshaquarium.about.com/od/fi...oncardinal.htm

[Christmas_Hamster]

Yes a major typo, sorry. I meant and not are. Sorry >.<

[king2005]

Yes a major typo, sorry. I meant and not are. Sorry >.<

hehehe no worries, I do it far too often myself
& its usually at the worst of times too! hehe

[Suki Wingy]

Thanks for the advice! I don't know if I'll get a tank because I'm moving into the spare bedroom in her house instead of her apartment.

[king2005]

Thanks for the advice! I don't know if I'll get a tank because I'm moving into the spare bedroom in her house instead of her apartment.

Have you thought of a Beta?
You can get a 5gal plastic tank with a little light, filter, heater, & rocks. Plastic plants can rip their fins & real plants can carry an infestation of snails, so make sure to wash the real plant well.

Not sure, but you might be able to put a Dwarf Frog or a Shrimp in with the Beta, but ask others first as I don't know if its a good mix or not. My 3 Betas live in a 90gal tank with many other fish & everyone gets along just fine.. but I have no shrimp or frogs in that tank

[Suki Wingy]

I have thought of getting another betta, but I'm only staying here until the end of the summer and then my plans are to move out of the country so I don't want to have to deal with finding a new home for any fish I have.