| Adding a freshwater fish tank to your home can | | | | with many different types of fish in it, then you |
| be a great way to add a decorative focal point | | | | need to have fish that get along well with others. |
| that is fun for everyone. And because home | | | | If you are leaning more towards a Cichlid tank |
| aquariums are becoming more and more popular | | | | then you need to be more careful as most |
| there is no shortage of fish shops supplying the | | | | Cichlids are aggressive towards other fish. |
| latest and greatest tanks, accessories and of | | | | Once you get your new freshwater aquarium it is |
| course fish. The good news is that most of these | | | | time to set it up. While most people don't have |
| fish shops are owned by people who like to share | | | | the patience the best thing to do is to fill your |
| their great enthusiasm for all things fish with their | | | | tank with water, set up you decorative gravel, |
| customers. | | | | rocks, plants and anything that catches your eye |
| When you decide you would like to enjoy a | | | | and let it sit for a few weeks. Be sure to have all |
| freshwater fish tank there are several things you | | | | your filtration and air supplies running during this |
| will need to keep in mind. Where would you like to | | | | time. The reason it is important to do this is to let |
| put your new fish tank and what size will fit best | | | | any chlorine dissipate out of the water and get |
| in the area designated. Fish tanks come in a | | | | the beneficial bacteria a chance to develop. |
| variety of shapes and sizes so it is best to visit | | | | If you put fish in a tank that has had time to get |
| your local fish shop to get a good feel for what is | | | | established you will end up with new tank |
| available to fit your needs. Be sure to ask | | | | syndrome, which can be extremely harmful to |
| questions about what you are looking for and the | | | | any fish and cause them to die. This bacteria is |
| shop employees will be able to point you in the | | | | the primary fish waste disposal resource. Without |
| right direction. | | | | it toxic levels of ammonia and other waste gases |
| As you are deciding on the type and size of tank | | | | will build up rapidly in the water. Giving the bacteria |
| you will also need to think about the type of fish | | | | a chance to cycle will create a fish friendly |
| you would like to keep. This is where research | | | | environment that will protect your purchases. |
| into the different species of fish is a must. You | | | | A freshwater fish tank does take some work, |
| cannot simply just pick out the fish you like best | | | | both setting up and maintaining. But the rewards |
| at the store and mix them al together. If you are | | | | of its look in your home are more than worth it. |
| going to have a community tank, that is a tank | | | | |