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Freshwater Aquarium Fish are Good Choice for Beginners

If you have come to the conclusion that you would like to set up a tropical fish aquarium for the enjoyment of yourself and your family, then you are probably in need of some directions in how to get started. If you have never had an aquarium before, then it is recommended to start out with freshwater aquarium fish because they are easier to care for.

Freshwater aquarium fish, as opposed to their bright and flashy cousins of the saltwater variety, can be a good experience for people who have never cared for fish before. Saltwater aquarium tanks can be quite challenging to set up and properly maintain. For this reason, it is strongly recommended that those new to fish keeping, look first at starting with freshwater fish. After you have been able to master the challenges of keeping freshwater fish alive and their aquarium in good order, at that point you might want to broaden your fish keeping horizons and branch out into the saltwater aquarium realm.

Ultimately, it does not matter what kind of aquarium or tank that you choose for your freshwater aquarium fish, as far as care and maintenance is concerned. However, if you cannot keep to a regular, weekly schedule of cleaning and maintaining the tank, then perhaps you should not even bother setting up an aquarium.

In addition, you will also need to monitor your tropical fish tank on a daily basis. You need to be sure that the water is always properly in balance for your freshwater aquarium fish and that the correct and comfortable temperature is constantly maintained. The other daily task that you must remember to perform is to make sure that your fish receive the proper amount and type of food as needed.

After you have determined that you will be able to keep up with the regular required maintenance of freshwater aquarium fish, then you can start deciding on what kind of fish you want to include in your tropical aquarium. The tropical fish tank that you choose must be large enough so that it can properly accommodate the number and types of fish that you plan to purchase. The overcrowding of a tropical fish tank can be a deadly mistake because it can cause polluted tank water and can lead to diseased fish. Before making your final decision, make sure you ask how large the selected fish will be at maturity, as size can vary a great deal depending on the species. A newbie to fish keeping might want to start with a 10 to 20-gallon tropical fish tank and fill it with the smaller and heartier freshwater fish varieties.

In order to maintain a healthy environment for your freshwater aquarium fish, you will also need to have a quality water filtration system, a reliable heater and some nice aquarium decorations and accessories. When setting up your freshwater tropical aquarium, be sure to choose a location in the house where light and temperature can be controlled so that it remains constant. And, remember that once your tropical fish tank is set up and filled, it will be very heavy, so be sure that it is on solid footing with flooring that can handle the load.

About the Author

Mike LaVallee is the webmaster of Tropical Aquarium Care a website for
Aquarium Enthusiasts including
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you will find articles, advice and resources on many tropical aquarium topics.

Device that can feed my aquarium fish while I was on holiday?

Is there any device(s) that can feed aquarium fish while we were on holiday. Respond needed. Thank you.

Fish rarely take vacations, but fish owners certainly do. While the fish may not be upset if they don’t get a postcard from you while you’re away, they will have some concerns about the source of their daily bread.

It’s true that most fish can miss a meal without being in any danger. Determining how concerned you should be about being away from home for an extended time period depends on factors such as the general health of the fish; the size of the aquarium; the ratio of fish to water; the type of fish; the type of food that they require and of course the length of the time you plan to be out playing hooky. As a tip, you may want to lower the aquarium temperature by two or three degrees to reduce fish metabolism and appetite.

In a healthy, well-filtered aquarium with normally well-fed tropical fish, you could actually go several days between feeding sessions without any long-term effects on fish health. After all, in nature there’s no regular feeding, so many of these fish must do without food for similar time periods as a matter of regular life.

If you’re going to be away for more than a few days or if you just want the peace of mind of knowing that your fish do not experience a break in their routine, a good alternative is to employ a mechanical, timed fish-feeding device. (A live person is the best choice for a substitute fish feeder, but harder to purchase.) These battery-operated devices contain compartments for storing up to a couple of weeks of dry food that is dispersed into the aquarium in controlled amounts by a built-in timer that moves the feeding compartments into position at user-designated intervals.

There is another option of using a sinking tablet called "slow release pellets" that are available in almost all pet shops, and are shaped like capsules, that releases little bits of fish flakes when wet, and can be used for feeding small fishes while you are away.

Whether you leave a friend or family member in charge of fish feeding, or you utilize a mechanical device, or use a vacation feeder, make sure you do no overfeed in “compensation” for your absence. Though it may seem to ease your guilt, normal feeding will always make for healthier and ultimately happier fish.

This link will help you to decide:
http://www.aquatics-online.co.uk/catalogue/automatic-fish-feeders.asp#product536

Green fish catches on
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