While opinions vary, there are two fish that are generally considered the best fish to start out on. While you're learning, you'll make mistakes. It's inevitable. You need a fish that will be forgiving enough to survive these. The two best fish are probably the Zebra Danio and the Betta. (aka Siamese fighter) These are both extremely forgiving for the initial tank set up. Once you get a tank with these going, you'll know much better what to do to keep the less hardy types of fish. Remember that Zebra Danios do best in schools of 6 or more fish, but Bettas must not be in contact with their own species.
Comment : In addition to the above suggestions, I'd add that a single paradise fish is an extremely easy fish for anyone to keep. They require nearly the exact care as a betta, and are a related fish, but the extra nice benefit of Paradise fish is that they are happy with cool temperatures similar to goldfish temps! Unheated bowls are perfectly fine, even if you keep your heat set very low in your house during winter. Low 60's or high 50's (degrees F) will not bother these hardy fish in the slightest. They interact with you very well. Highly entertaining.
Second recommendation for beginners - similar to the zebra danios in that they like to be kept in groups (6 minimum, 12 better) ... they're extremely active, they behave like clowns, and they also LOVE cool temperatures - so again, no need for a heater at all. They're quite happy even in temps in the high 40's to low 50's (degrees F) .... they originated in cool waters. An extra benefit - they produce the least amount of fish waste of any type I've kept. They spawn somewhat easily, and are happy little characters.
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