Keeping small fish as pets

Q: 

1. Is it permissible to keep a small pet fish (less than the size of my finger)? 

2. Is it haram, makrooh, etc?

A: Yes, provided one takes good care of it and feeds it.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)