| A fish aquarium in your home can add beauty as well | | | | your aquarium. |
| as fun to your living area. However, there are a few | | | | Be sure to check the water in your aquarium for |
| simple tips you need to keep in mind if you're going | | | | fungus infections, parasites and bacteria. There are |
| to be successful at this intriguing endeavor. | | | | parasites that can enter your aquarium through |
| 1. Choose an appropriate aquarium for your home. | | | | infected fish. Before you notice anything wrong, your |
| Don't purchase a fish aquarium that is extremely | | | | entire aquarium could be totally infested. Therefore, |
| deep unless you're prepared to do a lot of extra | | | | be sure to keep close watch to see if any of your |
| work. If you own a large 5-gallon aquarium and one | | | | fish develops signs of being infected and put them in |
| or more of your fish dies, the water may become | | | | a separate tank away from your healthy fish. |
| polluted before you even notice that one of your | | | | Before adding new fish to your aquarium, you should |
| fish is dead. | | | | plan to keep them in a separate tank before |
| In a large aquarium it's difficult to get the plants you | | | | introducing them to your other fish. You only need an |
| may wish to introduce to grow properly since the | | | | inexpensive plastic tank with no gravel or plants to |
| light has to go all the way down to the bottom. If | | | | keep your new fish for a while to make sure they're |
| you want an extra large aquarium, you will need to | | | | healthy. Then add fish gradually so you don't get so |
| purchase lights capable of illuminating the large | | | | many fish in your aquarium that ammonia problems |
| aquarium's bottom. | | | | arise, which can result in some or all of your fish |
| 2. It's best if you purchase all needed aquarium | | | | dying. |
| supplies before you set it up. | | | | 4. Take care of your fish by choosing them wisely. |
| Here are some supplies you're going to need: | | | | Not every fish is compatible with every other fish; so |
| * aquarium | | | | don't purchase fish that won't get along well together |
| * aquarium cover | | | | just because they're attractive. You'll be sorry if you |
| * heater | | | | do. |
| * replacement filter | | | | Educate yourself about fish at your local pet store |
| * gravel | | | | before you make your purchases. You will want to |
| * 5 gallon bucket | | | | learn about what your new fish is like and what its |
| * strainer | | | | habits are so you'll know how to take care of it. You'll |
| * glass scrubber | | | | also learn if it is compatible with your other fish. |
| * fish food | | | | 5. Be sure that you don't give your fish too much to |
| * aquarium filter | | | | eat. |
| * replacement filter media | | | | One of the most common causes of fish dying |
| * chemical test kits | | | | prematurely in aquariums is overfeeding them. |
| * plants -- natural or artificial | | | | Now that you've read 5 simple tips to help you |
| * decorations | | | | successfully raise fish in your home, be sure to put |
| * fish net | | | | these tips into practice. Then have fun as these |
| * aquarium vacuum | | | | marvelous creatures entertain you. |
| 3. It's essential that you keep a close watch over | | | | |