subject: Aquarium Set Up:what You Need To Know [print this page] When you selected the type of fish aquarium you require for your fishes, the next question you want to address is what kind of fishes you need to keep within the fish tank. Different people have various preference for the type of fishes they like to keep as pets. Some like saltwater fishes and some prefer freshwater fishes. The thing to note is each species has different demands on the type of aquarium and accessories needed to keep them happy and alive.
If you're are buying a goldfish tank, then you may wish to know that a large tank is generally recommended than a fish bowl. Goldfish can grow up to about palm size large, so you may want to make room for the goldfish and equip it with adequate filters and pump. You will find a few kinds of goldfish you can keep like oranda, ranchu and lionhead in the goldfish tank.
When you are looking around for a angelfish aquarium, then you've to take note these tropical fishes require at least a 15 and above gallon tank. They have round, laterally pressed bodies, elongated dorsal and they need a great filter and heating system during winter. Angelfish find it a little challenging living with smaller fishes. They will eat them and bite the small fishes when they can. They are also very territorial and will try and kill each other if they dont have sufficient space.
When preparing a guppies fish tank, you don't need a filter or a pump. Guppies are very tough and hardy and can endure various conditions like dirty water and changes in water temperature. But don't let in cold air and freeze the water because guppies are still considered tropical fishes and you probably require a heater during winter.
With any kind of fish tank set up, you should have the aquarium set up with water and the filter running for a week prior to putting in any fish. If you've just bought the fish from the fish supplies store, try and put in the bag with the fish into the tank of water for at least half an hour. Water from the fish supply store may be different from the water at house. Let the fish get used to the water temperature to minimise any shock to the fish.
