Forget about a puppy... THIS is the kind of pet your child really needs (and it's EASY to keep)

Most kids spend a good proportion of their youth asking their parents for a puppy.

Soft, cuddly and a guaranteed best friend, sure, don't we all want one? Well, if you're asking us, you'll be getting a no… 

They require a lot of training and food, and that's before we even get on to the fact that you need to pick up their poo, from both your garden and the streets. 

So, until our little ones are old enough to fend for themselves, they'll be getting a great big fish for their room. Or maybe a jellyfish… 

Yes, jellyfish are apparently the next 'Big Thing', and after looking at the benefits (and this totally awesome looking tank) we can totally see why. 

For one, jellyfish only need to be fed once every one to two days; watching them swim/ float around is pretty therapeutic; and some of them actually glow… which makes for a pretty cool visual display.

But they do need a special tank because they can be sucked up into the filter of an ordinary fish tank and they also need to swim around in a current – which can set you back by around €300. 

It does look good though – and your kid will definitely be the coolest in the classroom.