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BEGINNING WITH A FRESHWATER FISH TANKFor the beginning aquarist, a small freshwater fish tank is a good place to start. It is large enough to display a selection of the smaller species of fish you’ll find at your local aquarium shop, but small enough to be easily cleaned and maintained. When your situation changes to allow a larger fish tank, or you wish to start collecting larger species of fishes, the smaller fish tank can still serve as an alternate environment, or as a breeder fish tank for those hobbyists who wish to raise their own fishes. It may also be used as a feeder tank, suitable for maintaining live feeder fish that are the staple food for large carnivorous fish. Filtration Systems: Keeping It Clean You will also need a filtration system, which is arguably the most important part of the environment. This is the part of the freshwater fish tank that will filter out impurities and excess debris in the water and help keep the water clear and healthy. Of course the decision isn’t always easy as to what type of filter to buy. There are several varieties available, and it’s a good idea to ask for help at the store or do some research on your own until you can find the right filtration setup that is right for you and your tank. Keep It Warm A heater is also usually a necessity in a freshwater fish tank. Most types of fish need a certain temperature or they just won’t be healthy and can die. Many fish you will find for a freshwater fish tank are tropical fish, which means they are genetically wired for warmer waters. Along with the heater, you will need a thermometer for the tank so that you can monitor the temperature. Choosing Compatible Species Choosing which fish you want can be like a kid going to the candy store. There are so many fish available for freshwater fish tanks that sometimes it can be hard to decide. Pay attention to the habits of the various fish. Generally at a pet store, they will have notes next to each variety stating their habits. After all, you don’t want a predator in a tank with a bunch of little fish that it can easily terrorize and eat. There is much more to a freshwater fish tank than the few things stated here. Take your time deciding on what type of setup you want and what types of fish you want. These two decisions can help you to decide what size of freshwater fish tank you want. You will also need to take into consideration what you can afford since setting up a complete aquarium is not necessarily cheap. Regardless, hopefully you will soon be on your way to enjoying your new setup. |
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