| Many people would not consider a fish to be a | | | | fish do require more care than a plant; you |
| "real" pet, but keeping tropical fish is a | | | | must know how to change the water, clean the |
| pleasurable hobby for families around the | | | | tank, and what to feed them. A little |
| world. It's also great for the person who is | | | | research will help you keep your aquarium |
| allergic to fur but stills wants some kind of | | | | free from algae blooms and snail |
| company at home. If you are a complete | | | | infestations. An absolute necessity for |
| beginner then beginning with a goldfish would | | | | tropical fish is a tank heater, and you may |
| be your best start, but if you want a little | | | | also find a tank thermometer to be very |
| more of a challenge then tropical fish are | | | | helpful. The most commonly used heater for |
| the way to go. | | | | aquariums is a submersible heater, which you |
| | | | should position where it will circulate the |
| Most people choose tropical fish because | | | | most water, so it can spread out the heat. |
| there are more choices and typically more | | | | The thermometer should also be a submersed |
| brightly coloured fish then among freshwater | | | | one because they are usually more accurate |
| fish, and it's much simpler than having a | | | | and if you are keeping tropical fish the |
| reef aquarium. There is also an aesthetic | | | | temperature of the tank water is of the |
| appeal of keeping a tropical fish tank in | | | | utmost importance. |
| your home because you get to design and | | | | |
| decorate your tank. Tropical fish don't tie | | | | As with any new hobby or endeavour, it is |
| you down to a lot of expenses after you set | | | | important to learn about the needs of the |
| up the aquarium and buy the fish; it should | | | | different species of tropical fish before you |
| cost you around $25 a year to feed a fish. | | | | invite them to share your home. But with a |
| But what most people appreciate most is that | | | | little advance planning and preparation, you |
| you don't have to walk them, wash them, groom | | | | will soon come to see that keeping fish as |
| them, play catch with them or take them in | | | | pets can be pleasing and quite fun to do! |
| for check-ups. | | | | |
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