| Choice of tank- Your tank choice is greatly designed | | | | new to the game it is best to buy and aquarium kit, |
| by the room you have as well as the specifies of fish | | | | containing all the goodies you need to get started. On |
| you decide to have in your conglomeration. | | | | top of your equipment list is an aquarium filter. Due |
| Adult and bigger fish species need large tanks. Some | | | | consideration must be given to the flow rate of |
| tanks come with stands optionally and other require | | | | water pumped through the filter or tank size when |
| stands as is the case with large water capacity tanks | | | | deciding on the filter. Aquarium lights are essential to |
| of 20 gallons plus. Make sure that stands' height is | | | | show-off fishes, plants, curb algae growth and |
| comfortable, not too low or high. stay away from | | | | promote plant growth in case of live plants. Aquarium |
| fishbowls as it is more affliction for the fish to live in | | | | lights with 5500 to 6700 Kelvin capacity are |
| such seclusion than a enjoyment. Freshwater | | | | recommended. An aquarium heater is required to |
| aquarium setup is so quick and easy, so why not go | | | | maintain the waters temperature and a thermometer |
| all the way while you are at it. | | | | is needed to ensure the heater is in good working |
| Location- Tank location is often more important than | | | | condition. Decorations are a must, so get some sand, |
| tank size as the incorrect location can cause a lot of | | | | gravel, tunnels, caves, plants and an aquarium |
| problems for both you and your fishes. Choose a | | | | background. This will make the tank more appealing |
| permanent spot for the tank. Shifting and moving of | | | | as well as significantly reduce stress levels of the |
| the tank will disturb and stress the creatures out. | | | | fishes by giving the illusion of swimming in their |
| The supporting surface must be level and strong | | | | natural environment. Water conditioner assists in the |
| enough to carry the very heavy load. Steer clear | | | | elimination of metals and chlorine from normal tap |
| from zones in your office or home with direct | | | | water during replacement or topping up of the tanks' |
| sunlight or temperature fluctuations caused by drafts | | | | water. pH kits are a must for cycle phase |
| from windows or doorways. | | | | determination. |
| Leak test- Please conduct a tank leak test before | | | | Cycling- Cycling of your aquarium refers the growing |
| wasting your time on actual tank setup. Set a level | | | | of friendly bacteria in the fish tank. It is priority to |
| for the water, fill the tank with standard tap water | | | | complete the cycling process before fishes are added |
| to the level and leave for a while. If the tank leaks | | | | to the tank. |
| just apply neat aquarium sealant, dry and do the test | | | | Adding fish- Before adding the fishes to the tank, |
| again. | | | | you will need to test the waters' pH with your pH kit |
| Must-have equipment- For your freshwater aquarium | | | | to make sure that conditions are suitable. Slowly |
| setup to be successful you will have to invest in | | | | replace the water in the bag fishes are contained in |
| certain must-have equipment. Keep in mind that tank | | | | with tank water. This will assist fishes' adaptation to |
| size will determine the equipment required. If you are | | | | pH levels and temperature of water tank. |