Some folk are just so competitive aren’t they? We usually start off when we’re kids with the old “my Dad’s bigger than your Dad” mentality and it grows into “my garage is bigger than your garage”. Of course we may not mouth those words but we sure do mean them. It seems that some folk have the same mentality regarding their freshwater fish aquariums.
I have read lots of fish forums where there is an actual argument about a person’s aquarium set up and it grows into a full scale battle over who has the best freshwater fish aquarium. Folks we’re barking up the wrong tree.
You see if all we care about is our pride and who has the biggest and best aquarium then that home for the fish ain’t gonna last very long. Why? Because pride has taken over maintenance and research that’s why. You will probably know that you cannot just buy a fish tank, fill it with water, throw lots of fish into it together with a plant or two and then hope for a happy fish home for them and a stunning visual masterpiece for you. Your “hobby” would last a month tops!
For a successful aquarium you need to research the subject which is fun and extremely interesting, ask questions to points you’re unsure of and carry out the actual aquarium set up only when you have the correct knowledge. This will ensure a life long hobby which is very rewarding, satisfying and calming, I kid you not.
So come on folks, throw your pride in the bin and make that hobby last a lifetime. Starting a freshwater aquarium is one of the best experiences you’ll ever have. But do it right with research and good maintenance and then without realising it, you really will have the best aquarium in town.
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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.
