| A well-designed freshwater aquarium can be one | | | | live plants are more eye-catching and attractive |
| of the main reasons a fish hobbyist really enjoys | | | | than tanks that do not. Also, you should be able |
| spending time at home. A one-of-a-kind aquarium | | | | to determine if the plants that you include in your |
| can also help decorate and add appeal to your | | | | fish tank thrive well in freshwater |
| living room and make it one of the most | | | | - Decorate and explore. Decorate your fish tank |
| fashionable areas in your home. | | | | by using gravel, rocks and ornaments based on |
| But how do you achieve that goal? Here are | | | | personal preference. Certain fish species use |
| some of tips to having the most stunning | | | | decorations as "hiding places" if they get stressed |
| freshwater aquarium: | | | | which can make them live longer and grow |
| - Choose your fish species. This may sound | | | | healthier. Colorful fish tanks (by using ornaments), |
| complicated but if you do not have any idea | | | | enhance the beauty of your tank - not only for |
| about choosing from the large variety available, | | | | your fish but also for you. You should also explore |
| you need to talk to a fish pet dealer about | | | | what other things might be included, such as |
| choosing the best types of fish to include in your | | | | corals, shells and sand that you can find at the |
| fish tank - if you want it to look great. It is | | | | beach or your favorite fish shop |
| important for a fish hobbyist to know what kind | | | | - Know where to place your tank. Knowing what |
| of species he or she should include in the tank by | | | | part of the living room, or for that matter, your |
| bearing in mind what fits their needs and | | | | house, you should place your fish tank is just as |
| requirements regarding the number and size of | | | | important as taking care of your fish. A well |
| fish (based on the size of the aquarium). | | | | chosen place for your tank provides a 'home |
| However, if you have a good understanding of | | | | sweet home' feeling for your fish and improves |
| the various types of fish available and their | | | | their chances of living a long and healthy life. |
| appropriateness for your fish tank, it's really just | | | | - Seek the advice of a professional. If you have |
| a matter of personal preference. As a basic rule | | | | the budget, seek the help of professionals who |
| of thumb, you should have no more than one inch | | | | are knowledgeable about the hobby. They can |
| of fish for each gallon of water in the tank (to | | | | help you set up and maintain your aquarium. |
| avoid clutter) | | | | There are many issues to consider (particularly |
| - Use aquatic plants. Live aquatic plants are | | | | when starting out), and you need to be aware |
| essential to provide a balance of life and healthy | | | | that some fish species do not live well with |
| living environment for your fish. Live plants help | | | | others. A professional can help you decorate and |
| utilize the ammonium content in your freshwater | | | | choose the right types from a wide variety of |
| aquarium and lower the tank's waste content that | | | | fish species. |
| might harm your fish. Freshwater tanks that have | | | | |