| For first time fish owners, finding the right tank can | | | | remove potentially harmful toxins from the fish's |
| be intimidating. It is important to choose a tank that | | | | environment. The most popular and economical filters |
| will fit easily into the space available, that is easy to | | | | are those that hang from the side of the tank. They |
| clean, and that will hold the number and type of fish | | | | are easy to install and can be purchased to |
| you desire. Starter aquariums can be purchased with | | | | accommodate a marine fish tank of any size. They |
| filters and lights included, which can help ensure that | | | | employ propellers to pull water through a filter that is |
| each of these fixtures is the right size to handle a | | | | host to bacteria which will turn fish waste and other |
| tank's volume. Some fish and plants are easier to | | | | contaminants to harmless nitrates. |
| care for than others, so consider this while planning | | | | Controlling the water temperature is important in any |
| your aquarium set up. | | | | aquarium, but it is most essential in tropical fish tanks. |
| A good rule of thumb regarding the size of fish tanks | | | | A tropical fish usually requires water that is warmer |
| is the bigger the better. The healthiest fish are those | | | | than the ambient temperature of a room can sustain, |
| that are given ample room to swim and enough | | | | so a heating mechanism is generally needed. Heating |
| hiding places to keep them comfortable. Choose a | | | | lamps designed for use in a tropical tank are readily |
| location in your home that can accommodate the | | | | available, and can be easily installed onto a tank's |
| largest tank possible and is shielded from direct | | | | hood. In any type of tank, the water temperature |
| sunlight which could lead to problems with | | | | should be carefully monitored, and low cost tank |
| temperature control and algae growth. The size of | | | | thermometers are sold to fill this need. |
| your tank will also dictate the number and species of | | | | Customers can find fish tanks for sale in pet stores |
| fish it can support, so be realistic when deciding which | | | | and online. Before deciding which is right for you, |
| fish to purchase. Take measurements of area in | | | | research the needs of your favorite fish and spend |
| which your tank stand and aquarium tank will be | | | | some time reading product reviews by your fellow |
| placed. | | | | aquarists. |
| The right tank filter will simplify tank cleaning and | | | | |