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