| Aquariums come in all shapes and sizes. Setting up | | | | of advise they will need is to start small and build |
| an aquarium or fishtank is a great hobby for | | | | the aquarium up as they become more |
| young and old alike. A great way to get your kids | | | | experienced. Choose aquarium fish that are hardy |
| involved in keeping fish is to take them to the | | | | and adaptable to water conditions. Good fish for |
| local aquarium. They will see a variety of fish and | | | | new aquarium owners include include goldfish, |
| aquatic life and will learn about their habitats. | | | | danios and angelfish. These fish survive well, but |
| Seeing the fish close up will inspire them to want | | | | they must be cared for properly. The care of |
| to keep their own fish. Keeping an aquarium will | | | | these fish is usually a great learning experience |
| not only teach your child responsibility for another | | | | for young children. |
| living creature(s) but many other things that will | | | | Most people start with tropical fish tanks because |
| help them with their school work. They will have | | | | they are easier to look after. You can get all |
| to understand water quality and how to maintain | | | | types of fish in a tropical fish tank but the cichlid |
| the water so that it is habitable for the fish. This | | | | varieties seem to be the most popular. Cichlid fish |
| will help them in science and chemistry at school. | | | | are found in tropical regions in parts of South |
| They will be a witness to the life cycle of many | | | | America, Asia and Africa. They are popular |
| fish species and this will help them with biology. | | | | because they are quite active fish and have |
| They will also get great pleasure out of watching | | | | elaborate courtship and behavior routines. Some |
| the personalities of the fish come out. Some will | | | | cichlids, like the discus fish, have beautiful coloring |
| be aggressive, some will hide behind plants and | | | | and are fascinating to watch. Watching fish can be |
| there will be much pleasure in watching their own | | | | quite therapeutic and stress relieving. |
| little world take shape. | | | | Many cichlids are also pretty hardy fish that will |
| Children who would like to keep some aquarium | | | | survive in varying water conditions. However if |
| fish in their bedrooms will be successful if they | | | | you get a new fish then it is important to know all |
| study fish before they set up a fish tank. There | | | | about it. You should know what type of water |
| are many books in libraries or book shops that | | | | quality is best for it, what type of habitat it likes, |
| cater for children. They explain the basics and help | | | | what it eats and whether it will be compatible with |
| them to start their first tank. Probably the first bit | | | | the fish that you currently have. |