| So you want to own an aquarium, but you are not | | | | that they do look nicer. You must be very gentle |
| sure what type of fish tank will be best. There are a | | | | when cleaning acrylic though, because it can scratch |
| few things you need to know before going to a | | | | very easily (Believe me I have a 55 gallon acrylic |
| store and purchasing your aquarium. | | | | tank). |
| First, you want to be sure that you have selected | | | | When you do select your type of aquarium and the |
| the right type of aquarium you want to setup. | | | | size of that aquarium, be sure that it coincides with |
| When choosing between a saltwater and a | | | | the fish you are planning to put in that aquarium (i.e |
| freshwater tank you need to think about how much | | | | Don't buy a 10 gallon tank if you plan on buying fish |
| space you are willing to dedicate to your new | | | | that are supposed to grow to 5 inches or more, and |
| aquarium. Generally, saltwater tanks take up more | | | | likewise don't spend a ton of money buying a 55+ |
| space then freshwater tanks. If your space is limited | | | | gallon tank if you are only planning to buy fish that |
| freshwater would be a better route for you to | | | | will grow to an inch or so). |
| pursue, because saltwater tanks have many more | | | | Please make sure that you also have a good solid |
| pumps and filter systems that will require the extra | | | | stand to set your tank on once you have selected |
| room. Is money an issue? If so then once again, you | | | | the tank that suits you. Aquariums are very heavy |
| are better off sticking to a freshwater tank. | | | | once, they have gravel, rocks, water, fish, filters, etc. |
| NOW COMES THE TIME TO DECIDE BETWEEN A | | | | added to them, and if you do not have a good stand |
| GLASS OR ACRYLIC AQUARIUM? | | | | your aquarium could possibly tip over and all could be |
| There are 2 main mediums fish tanks are made from. | | | | lost and damaged. |
| Glass and acrylic. Glass tanks are much heavier and | | | | If this is your first fish tank and you have questions |
| bulkier. They are harder to scratch when cleaning and | | | | that you would like answered, or even if you have |
| cost less, although it is harder to find glass tanks in | | | | been maintaining fish for a while and are unsure about |
| cool shapes and designs. It is harder for companies to | | | | something, please do not hesistate to contact me for |
| design glass aquariums with awkward shapes | | | | advice or help. I am always willing to help out |
| because it is not as flexible as acrylic. | | | | someone in need. |
| Acrylic on the other hand can be found in many | | | | Good luck to you and your new hobby, please send |
| different shapes and sizes. Acrylic aquariums tend to | | | | me any questions, pictures, or videos you may have |
| be sealed better than glass tanks and because of | | | | pertaining to aquariums or fish. |