With many people starting a freshwater fish aquarium I thought it a good idea to put down the basics in a nice and easy guide so that folk wouldn’t start on the wrong foot and then give up before they’ve even started. If you start out correctly you will certainly have a life long hobby with happy fish.
Ok, here goes.
The first thing you need to do is decide on the type of fish you want to keep. Don’t do this alone. Always consult with your local pet shop for advice as they’re usually really good and have excellent knowledge on what they sell and what’s best for your personal preferences. Your aquarium tank should never be placed in busy areas at home as it can cause distress to the fish and neither should it be placed in direct sunlight or drafts. It might be best to wipe out the tank with a wet cloth before use to get rid of any unwanted visitors.
Before using your substrate (gravel) pour water over it to clean it through and then place it in the tank as evenly as possible. You will need about one inch of substrate in your tank maybe just a little bit more, one and a half inches maximum.
Next, place your filter in or on the tank depending on which type you have and pop in the appropriate cartridge. If using a heater put this in the tank also but don’t turn anything on yet. Your decorations which you are using should also be cleansed through with water before you then place them in the tank. If you are using plants then fill the tank about half way, add them and then fill the tank leaving about a two inch gap from the top.
There you have the basics to starting a freshwater aquarium When you need more advice or are unsure about anything don’t guess. Instead ask at your local pet shop. Start in the correct way and you really will have a successful and happy aquarium with lots of happy fish and one happy owner.
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John Eddie has for some time been a keen enthusiast in freshwater fish and their aquarium. He has gathered lots of information, much of which is not readily available at your local pet shop. For more interesting and helpful information on freshwater fish and the aquarium please visit the above site at your leisure.
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