| The biggest thing you will buy when you're starting a | | | | and they will tell you that over time they bought a |
| tropical freshwater fish aquarium is of course an | | | | small tank to start with then the next biggest tank, |
| aquarium fish tank and there are several points you | | | | then the next and so on until they got the biggest |
| need to consider before buying one so that you | | | | one they could fit into their available space at home. |
| don't waste any time or money. Here we take a | | | | If you know the hobby is for you then just buy the |
| quick look. | | | | biggest one straight away and save all that money. |
| There are two main factors to consider initially. Are | | | | Having done that you can consider cold water |
| you going to have glass or acrylic tank? And what | | | | aquariums, tropical aquariums, aquariums with cabinets |
| size tank are you going to have. | | | | and wall mounted aquariums etc. If you're really |
| A glass tank will shatter more easily if hit with force | | | | extravagant you might even have an aquarium put |
| like a child accidentally kicking a ball at it, whereas | | | | into a wall so you can see through it into the next |
| acrylic will just send the ball bouncing off. Having said | | | | room. Why not eh? |
| that, acrylic is slightly more expensive so you'll need | | | | Please consider these factors before buying your |
| to weigh up if it's worth it or not. | | | | aquarium and before you start a freshwater fish |
| As regards to size, in my opinion it is far better to | | | | aquarium as it really will start you on the correct foot |
| research the hobby thoroughly before doing anything | | | | without unnecessary cost. That way you'll have a |
| else so that you are pretty much decided that this | | | | hobby which won't be a quick fad but will last for life. |
| hobby is for you. Ask anyone who did not do this | | | | |