| Owning a fish aquarium can be a very relaxing hobby. | | | | because you have a tank that is improperly set up or |
| If you have small children, they will spend many hours | | | | proportioned to house them. |
| mesmerized by brightly colored fish swimming around | | | | Once you've decided the basics (saltwater vs. |
| and frolicking. In fact, aquariums are a great way to | | | | freshwater, reef tank, or live plant tank) then you will |
| bring the family together, especially if you allow each | | | | want to consider how many fish you want to house |
| of your children to pick out one special fish (of the | | | | in your tank. A good rule of thumb is to plan for one |
| breeds you are planning to have in your aquarium) to | | | | inch of fish per square foot of surface area in |
| be his or her very own fish. | | | | freshwater tanks and three inches of fish per square |
| Despite the relaxing nature of aquariums they are | | | | foot in a saltwater tank. Larger tanks require much |
| not a no care item. In fact there are many things | | | | less maintenance when properly populated than |
| that must be considered when choosing the proper | | | | smaller tanks. The trick is to remember it is better to |
| aquarium for your specific needs. Aquariums today | | | | have less than the maximum than to go over. |
| come in many shapes and sizes take care when | | | | Having an aquarium can be a great way to relax at |
| selecting the one that will best suit your needs. | | | | the end of a long workday or workweek. These |
| It is always a better idea to know what you are | | | | pets do not require daily walking or litter box cleaning |
| going to be using your aquarium for before | | | | almost daily, but they are an investment and do |
| purchasing and setting it up. You do not want to | | | | require some maintenance. Care properly for the |
| have to undo all the work that goes into an aquarium | | | | animals in your aquarium and it should provide you |
| because it won't sustain the fish and plant life you | | | | with a wealth of entertainment over the years. |
| have planned for it, nor do you want to kill your fish | | | | |