subject: The perfect fish for your tank [print this page] The perfect fish for your tank The perfect fish for your tank
Are you planning to buy fish for your tank but are confused regarding how to select? Well first of all remember that you must not select two of this variety, four of another variety and like that. This may give you a lot of trouble in future. Before buying your fish you must do a little bit of reading. Different fish have different environmental requirements. Moreover, some fish do not feel comfortable with some others. If you are a beginner your local pet store assistant may be a good guide for you in terms of selecting fish. They know all about fish and what kind of care and environment a particular fish may require and which one do not get along with one. Also look at the following points:
* When considering the number of fish that you may buy you must consider this simple guideline: One gallon of water for an inch of slim-bodied fish. You must never overcrowd your tank.
* Also consider the future adult size of a fish when you are buying it. You are buying a juvenile and it is small now but some fish may grow up to be real big, may be up to a foot or so. So it is crucial that you are buying a fish based upon the capacity of your tank.
* Moreover, please remember that when you are cycling your tank for the first time, it is always good to start with only one or two fish. This is because the tank is not completely ready to maintain a large number of fish and the water is not fully settled.
* Make sure that you have a very efficient filtration system in your tank which is essential for maintaining water quality inside that tank. Ensure that all tank equipments are running properly. If you have a good deal of fish you water will tend to get polluted sooner. So you need a strong filter.
* It will help you to decide better if you can visualize the number of fish that you can have in your aquarium. This will make things clearer for you.
* You must monitor your tank water regularly. If you notice that it has become cloudy or there is foul smell inside the tank you must know that you will have to reduce the number of fish or some disease may attack your fish in such an environment.
