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Aquariums are expensive and you may end up spending a lot of money for it. A smart buying exercise will help you get a good aquarium within reasonable price. Before you start looking for an aquarium it will be wise to know a few things. You should be clear as to the number of fish, type of fish and the kind of decor you would like to have.
If this is your first aquarium you may be thinking that you should start off with a small tank and just a couple of fish. However, this may not be the way to go. When you are setting up an aquarium you are essentially trying to setup a mini ecosystem with the proper pH balance and even living plant life. The smaller the tank the harder this is to accomplish. Twenty gallons is a good size to start with. This may seem like a lot but you certainly don't want your fish to be cramped.
When trying to determine how many fish you want you'll first want to start with a small amount. Four or five fish may be a good starting point. You can always add more fish to your aquarium if you don't feel that you have enough. When purchasing your fish you first need to decide if you want fresh or salt water fish. Most of the tropical fish are salt water and you can't have both.
When trying to decide which fish to buy you should ask the advice of an employee at the pet store or do some research on the Internet. Some fish do not typically get along and you may find some of your fish eaten by others in the aquarium if you don't ensure they are compatible.
The next step is determining what you would like to go into the tank for decorations. Anything from the pet store is fine; it's really up to your own taste. However, you should never put anything you have found at the beach into the aquarium, especially gravel. The gravel you buy at a pet store is not the same gravel you find at the beach or in nature. You can jeopardize the integrity of your aquarium's balance by adding objects which haven't been treated for an aquarium.
After having your fish and decided upon the aquarium you would like, next you will have to bring in the water. The chlorine in the normal tap water is harmful for the plants and the fish. This is the most important factor. You will have to treat the tap water to remove the chlorine content. Use a chlorine remover before adding the water to the aquarium.
Maintaining the correct water temperature is another important consideration for your aquarium. It needs to be between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, so be sure to purchase a thermometer. If the temperature isn't just right, your fish could die.
You should also consider what type of food you intend to feed your fish. There are fish flakes and pellets that are available, both of which should be fine for most fish. You can check with the pet store if they recommend any special food but most fish aren't fussy.
Establishing and maintaining an aquarium can bring you special rewards. Too many people think you just buy a tank, add some water, and toss in a few goldfish. A true aquarium is much more than that, so enjoy your new project.
Kathy Strander
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If this is your first aquarium you may be thinking that you should start off with a small tank and just a couple of fish. However, this may not be the way to go. When you are setting up an aquarium you are essentially trying to setup a mini ecosystem with the proper pH balance and even living plant life. The smaller the tank the harder this is to accomplish. Twenty gallons is a good size to start with. This may seem like a lot but you certainly don't want your fish to be cramped.
When trying to determine how many fish you want you'll first want to start with a small amount. Four or five fish may be a good starting point. You can always add more fish to your aquarium if you don't feel that you have enough. When purchasing your fish you first need to decide if you want fresh or salt water fish. Most of the tropical fish are salt water and you can't have both.
When trying to decide which fish to buy you should ask the advice of an employee at the pet store or do some research on the Internet. Some fish do not typically get along and you may find some of your fish eaten by others in the aquarium if you don't ensure they are compatible.
The next step is determining what you would like to go into the tank for decorations. Anything from the pet store is fine; it's really up to your own taste. However, you should never put anything you have found at the beach into the aquarium, especially gravel. The gravel you buy at a pet store is not the same gravel you find at the beach or in nature. You can jeopardize the integrity of your aquarium's balance by adding objects which haven't been treated for an aquarium.
After having your fish and decided upon the aquarium you would like, next you will have to bring in the water. The chlorine in the normal tap water is harmful for the plants and the fish. This is the most important factor. You will have to treat the tap water to remove the chlorine content. Use a chlorine remover before adding the water to the aquarium.
Maintaining the correct water temperature is another important consideration for your aquarium. It needs to be between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, so be sure to purchase a thermometer. If the temperature isn't just right, your fish could die.
You should also consider what type of food you intend to feed your fish. There are fish flakes and pellets that are available, both of which should be fine for most fish. You can check with the pet store if they recommend any special food but most fish aren't fussy.
Establishing and maintaining an aquarium can bring you special rewards. Too many people think you just buy a tank, add some water, and toss in a few goldfish. A true aquarium is much more than that, so enjoy your new project.
Kathy Strander
.
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