| Making an Aquarium | | | | have excess fecal matter; you are likely to |
| A visit to the local pet shop revealed that the | | | | overfeed which causes contamination and |
| aquariums were expensive , so to this end we | | | | discoloration of water. |
| decided to make our own. | | | | (2) Some dealers knowingly sell sick fish, so buy |
| Having made a few enquiries we bought all the | | | | your fish from a reputable dealer. |
| necessary items, and stuck the glass together | | | | (3) For social compatibility buy fish in pairs: a single |
| using silicone. After three days the tank was filled | | | | fish doesn't seem to mix with other fish in the |
| with water aand left for three days for stress | | | | tank. |
| test. | | | | (4) Some fish thrives better in salty or brackish |
| The tank was emptied, qand we began the | | | | water rather than plain water. Others like the |
| installation of gravel, under gravel-filter, plants, air | | | | Mystic Shark (which is a beautiful fish to admire) |
| pump, and the main filter: having refilled the tank | | | | will go crazy if too much movement is in the |
| with fresh water, we dispensed a few drops of | | | | vicinity of the aquarium. This fish moves very |
| chlorine remover as instructed. | | | | fast and arashes into the ends of the |
| Choosing Fish. | | | | aquarium,damaging himself and otheersa he |
| The aquarium is up and we are to choose some | | | | collides with: this may be fatal at times. |
| fish, which we are going to have some fun doing. | | | | (5) Some fish eat the leaves off plants and may |
| Choosing the right fish requires some thought. | | | | even uproot them (Tin Foil Barb),some chew the |
| Don't just choose by looking at them, because | | | | gravel and spit it out (Koi), while other just enjoy |
| some fish are fighters/nibblers, some are | | | | making a mountain with the gravel exposing the |
| territorial; some like hiding behind plants, yet | | | | under-gravel filter. Gourame likes to occupy the |
| others are peaceful and willing to share the tank | | | | top of the tank while others are bottom dwellers. |
| with other fish. | | | | Some fish foods floats and some sinks: this can |
| Buying Fish | | | | cause problems in feeding. A plastic pipe (tube) |
| (1) Choose according to the size of the aquarium; | | | | approx.six inches in length and three inches in |
| a good guide is to allow two inches of fish per | | | | diameter should be provided in the tank because |
| gallon of water. Overcrowding creates problems | | | | some fish likes to hide or anything to be private. |
| due to stress and stress can lead to disease. You'll | | | | |