| ou know that the keeping of fish dates back to | | | | aquarium, stand, lights, heater, filter and gravel |
| antiquity? It may be true but only recently has | | | | and other decorative additions. If you're just |
| the activity become popular among all age groups. | | | | starting out, this is a good way to go since you |
| Have you joined the multitudes who have | | | | will save money over buying all the components |
| recently contributed to the popularity of keeping | | | | individually. |
| tropical fish? It really has become popular as | | | | Be sure to ask the store personnel for advice on |
| many homes now have at least a small aquarium | | | | which fish are the hardiest and easiest fish to |
| among its furnishings. They may consist of a few | | | | keep. These may include tetras, danios, barbs, |
| goldfish in a small coldwater aquarium or they | | | | Livebearers and Cordyoras. Also, don't add too |
| may consist of several colorful fish swimming | | | | many fish at a time as the aquarium needs time |
| about. | | | | to mature and get "broken in". Adding too many |
| Your aquarium is most likely one of three | | | | at once will not allow the tank to develop the |
| different types: coldwater, warm water (heated) | | | | bacteria needed to break down the fish's waste. |
| or marine. If you are keeping tropical fish, you | | | | Finally, a good idea is to visit your library or go on |
| almost certainly have a heated aquarium. | | | | the internet to learn about keeping fish |
| Remember, tropical fish come from the tropics | | | | successfully. There are hundreds of books and |
| where it's warm. The Amazon, Africa and the | | | | sites which can offer a wealth of tropical fish |
| south of Asia are where most tropical fish | | | | keeping information. A good tank, kept properly |
| originated. | | | | can give you and your family hours of enjoyment |
| Most pet and fish stores have all in one packages | | | | and relaxation.. |
| that include everything you need to get started: | | | | |