What You Need to Setup a Fish Tank

When you head over to your local pet shop lookingrings true. The bigger the better! Many aquariums will
to setup tank, you may be overwhelmed. The petcome with a small filter in a kit. Its usually not enough.
industry is massive and there are more aquaticsI suggest spending the extra money and getting a
products than you can shake a stick at. Honestly, notbigger filter than suggested. This will prevent a
too much has changed in the world of aquariumcommon problem in your aquarium: cloudy water, and
hobbyists though.reduce the amount of maintenance you will have to
You're still going to need the same 4 things.do on your tank. Trust me, its worth the extra few
- Aquariumdollars.
- FilterAquarium gravel is actually pretty important. The
- Gravelmore gravel you have, the more room for beneficial
- Heaterbacteria you will have. This bacteria eats your fishes
With only these 4 things, you can build a successfulwaste and makes it non-toxic. They keep your
and healthy fish tank quickly and easily. Don't let yourwater clean for you! I suggest about two pounds of
local pet retailer scare you. This is really all you need.gravel per gallon of water your aquarium holds.
When selecting your aquarium, keep in mind thatA heater is the last and possibly optional thing. A
bigger is better. I realize that many new hobbyistsheater is used for a tank with tropical fish ONLY.
don't want to spend a huge wad of cash on a giantMost fish are tropical fish at your local pet store.
tank. Not to mention the space its going to take up.Goldfish however, don't need this heater.
The reality is, however, that the more water in theWhen buying a heater, go with 5 watts per gallon.
tank, the more room for error you have in takingThis will keep your tank nice and warm.
care of your tank. The higher water content lowersAim for 78-82 degrees and your fish will be happy
the amount of toxins via dilution. Go big!and healthy!
When you go to pick out your filter, the same rule