| If you are starting out new in your tropical fish | | | | sick fish will be isolated from the rest of the bunch. |
| hobby then you may be wondering just what type | | | | At mass merchandisers that sell fish you are pretty |
| of fish you should get. Perhaps you want something | | | | much "hoping for the best". It's worthwhile to spend |
| a bit more advanced than the traditional goldfish that | | | | a little more money to make sure you are not going |
| sat on your dresser as a child. The good news is that | | | | to get a sick fish that could potentially infect your |
| there is such a wide variety of tropical fish nowadays | | | | entire tank! |
| that you can pretty much find one that will fit your | | | | * Just like people, different fish have different |
| personality and setting. Let's check out some tips for | | | | requirements in what makes a good environment for |
| helping you choose the right ones for your aquarium! | | | | them to live in. For example, Angelfish tend to favor |
| * Now think of this for a moment. Say you purchase | | | | tall tanks, while Tetras and Danios like space as they |
| 4 small Angelfish thinking they are perfect for your | | | | tend to school together and love to race each other |
| tank. They look great until a year later you wake up | | | | around! A fish like a Labyrinth, as the name suggests, |
| and realize that they have grown and are now over | | | | like places they can hide so be sure to have rocks, |
| 110mm in length! Suddenly that aquarium that housed | | | | plants and other decorations they can retreat off |
| them with plenty of room is cramped and the | | | | too. |
| Angelfish aren't looking too healthy. It's important | | | | When stocking the fish in the tank, keep in mind that |
| when choosing your tropical fish you not only | | | | if you try and add too many you will get what is |
| account for the space they take now, but how much | | | | called toxic shock syndrome and risk losing your |
| they will take as they grow older. | | | | entire tank! Seek out advice if you are not familiar in |
| * A piece of advice any good tropical fish hobbyist | | | | how many fish per gallon you need in your tank or |
| will give you is to purchase your fish from a | | | | are unsure about the space requirements of what |
| reputable dealer. Wal-Mart is not the place to be | | | | you plan to purchase. Again, this is where it helps to |
| buying fish you plan to keep for years. A pet store | | | | go to a store that specializes in tropical fish that can |
| or aquatic supply shop that takes pride in what they | | | | give you expert advice. |
| sell will make sure you are getting quality stock. Any | | | | |