| When you decide to purchase a new aquarium, a 55 | | | | either opt to keep the lighting of the fish tank very |
| gallon fresh water aquarium is quite a good option. Its | | | | basic, or may shift to some very technical settings. |
| size is big enough accommodate several fishes at a | | | | For most types of fishes, switching on the basic light |
| time yet, can be placed in very less pace in your | | | | for a few hours a day is great. |
| home or the office. | | | | 8. Make sure that your fish tank contains ample |
| While the local retailers could very well assist you | | | | amount of plants. They not only beautify the fish |
| regarding all the specifics involved in these types of | | | | tank but also purify the water in the tank by |
| aquariums, here are some simple tips to understand | | | | absorbing the chemicals & providing oxygen. The |
| the basics of aquarium maintenance: | | | | water plants break down water and ammonia. Then |
| 1. To make an ideal 55 gallon freshwater tank, one | | | | these plants filter the ammonia & the bad or |
| should always opt for an acrylic tank over the glass | | | | contaminated pat of the water that is the portion |
| aquarium. It is because the acrylic tanks are very light | | | | that contains bacteria. Plants maintain the balance |
| in weight and are far easier to manage. The acrylic | | | | between all the chemicals in the fish tank as the |
| tanks also have a better visibility than the glass tank. | | | | fishes produce lot of ammonia. Also the fish love to |
| 2. Make sure to purchase a suitable stand for your | | | | hide away in the plants. There are many varieties of |
| fish tank before purchasing the fish tank so that you | | | | fresh water plants to place in your 55 gallon aquarium. |
| must place it safe and accurately. | | | | 9. In case you do not want to get hassled with the |
| 3. You would need several equipments to maintain | | | | live plants, you can also opt to purchase the plastic |
| the fish tank such as heater and thermometer to | | | | ones. Unless and until the fish try to eat the plants, |
| maintain & watch the temperature of the water in | | | | the synthetic plants' variety available out there is so |
| the fish tank. | | | | impressive that your fish would never be able to |
| 4. A normal 55 gallon freshwater fish tank would | | | | figure out the difference between the real and the |
| require around 5 bags of rocks. You can also select | | | | plastic plants. |
| among other substrates that you would require to | | | | 10. Once the tank is all set to welcome your fish, you |
| line the bottom of your tank. Make sure to pick a | | | | can choose from a large variety of starter fishes. In |
| very bright color in order to you’re your fish | | | | case you want to start with the hardy fishes try |
| tank rather interesting. | | | | keeping some live bearers such as barbs, gouramis, |
| 5. Further, you would need a filter to fir on ton your | | | | and danios. These fishes are naturally capable enough |
| fish tank so that water in their must be clean and | | | | to handle the high nitrate levels in your fish tank. |
| safe for your fishes. The market is flooded with | | | | 11. Before adding some new companions for these |
| many types of filters so the experts always advise | | | | fishes, wait for a month that is 30 days, so that your |
| to research well before purchasing a filter. The type | | | | earlier fish get acclimated to their tank. |
| of filter you purchase sheerly depends on the type | | | | 12. Make sure to keep a watch over your fishes else |
| of fish tank you have. | | | | you might never know if they are ill or at unrest. |
| 6. Certain filters are placed beneath the substrates, | | | | Usually such symptoms show up only after 30 days. |
| that is at the bottom of your tank, and there are | | | | 13. While transporting your new fish, be careful and |
| also those that are placed at the side of your | | | | take good guidance form the pet shop from where |
| aquarium. Filters can be very expensive it is not | | | | you purchase them and some trained people in this |
| always necessary to buy the priciest one. Many a | | | | hobby, else, you might make the fish ill. |
| times the basic filters are also just apt. | | | | 14. Ideally a 55 gallon fresh water aquarium is capable |
| 7. Your aquarium would also require the right lighting. | | | | enough to handle around 15 to 20 small fishes, in |
| The fishes respond to light in a very positive manner, | | | | total. Make sure that your fish tank gives them |
| yet they need a balance of lights in & out. You can | | | | enough space to grow and play healthily. |