Tips on Setting Up Your First Fish Tank
Excerpt : Let's take a splash into the world of fish. Studies show there is a calming effect on watching fish. Having a fish tank relives stress, overall improving ones health. This is why you find many fish
Let's take a splash into the world of fish. Studies show there
is a calming effect on watching fish. Having a fish tank relives
stress, overall improving ones health. This is why you find many
fish tanks in doctors offices. Don't forget the entertainment
that fish provide. All around, fish make great pets.
First thing before purchasing a tank is to know where you are
going to put it. Remember three main things. First is stability.
Is it going to have its own stand or be on a table? This is very
important especially if you have pets or children. Flipping fish
and water all
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over the floor because of an unstable table is not
something you want to experience.
Second, fish tanks don't do well in a place where there is an
abundant amount of sun because algae will form. A green fish
tank is not pretty sight. Don't place your fish tank near heat,
air conditioning or exterior doors because you will have
problems maintaining constant water temperature. Don't forget
that you will need electricity. Do not use extension cords, you
need an outlet less then three feet away. Trust me, its a pain
to set the whole tank up and realize there is no outlet near
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by.
Okay, now you are ready to purchase a tank. What type of fish do
you want? Tropical fish or cold water fish. Tropical fish need a
heater in the tank to keep the temperature between 74-78 degrees
Fahrenheit. There are basic two types of tanks, glass or
acrylic. Personally, I find acrylic much easier due to the fact
that it is a lot lighter and acrylic won't crack.
One mistake to avoid is purchasing the fish tank, all
accessories, and the fish all at once. Buy only the fish tank
and accessories because the environment for the fish has to be
established first.
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You need to place the water in the fish tank
24 hours ahead of time and let it acclimate to room temperature.
Letting it stand also de-chlorinates the water. You can purchase
drops of sodium thiosulfate to de-chlorinate the water but that
does not allow the water to reach room temperature. My advise is
skip as many chemicals as possible and wait the 24 hour time
period.
Don't forget gravel, rock and decorations. You can get plastic
plants or live plants. I personally like live plants because
most fish like to eat the plants. Also, make sure you have extra
carbon filters on
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hand.
Now you are ready to purchase fish. A good fish store will be
able to assist you on how many fish to buy for your size tank.
While you are there don't forget the fish food. Your choices are
flake food or pellets. I have found that pellets keep the tank
much cleaner. Remember only to feed the fish what they can eat
in a few minutes.
You think fish can't jump? Think again! Make sure your aquarium
comes with a hood. This is very important because it keeps
little hands from putting things in the fish tank. The hood has
a lighting fixture that usually comes
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with a incandescent bulb.
I replaced mine with a 13w compact fluorescent light bulb
because of heat build up and the possibility of getting burned.
I usually keep my fish tank light on when feeding the fish so I
can watch their strange antics.
Your next step? To take what you've just learned and go to the
pet store and purchase a tank.
Article written by Gary Nave of http://www.fish--tanks.com
About the author:
Gary Nave writes for www.fish--tanks.com
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