Aquarium Guides

The frequency of water changes and the amount of water to be changed in an aquarium depends on the following factors:

1. number of fish in your tank
It is better to keep the tank a little understocked since
a. there is more space for the fish to swim and grow
b. a smaller amount of pollutants are produced
c. fewer water changes are needed

2. the type of filtration used

3. The amount of fish food and debris.

For a fully stocked aquarium with adequate filtration, 25% of the water should be changed weekly. If the aquarium has only a few fish, the water may be changed every two to three weeks, as this reduces the stress on the fish. If the fish are overfed, the excess food will settle at the bottom of the fish tank and it will have to be cleaned more often.

Fish should be selected for an aquarium after considering the size of the aquarium and the filter installed.
Some popular aquarium fish are:
Neon Tetras
Black Neon Tetras
Red Eyed Tetras
Serpae Tetras
Male Guppies
siamese fighting fish
Tiger Barbs
Gold Barbs
Cherry Barbs
Goldfish
Sharks
platys
mollies

A beginner should start with a fresh water tropical aquarium since salt water aquarium can be difficult to maintain. Most pet shops stock ten gallon aquarium kits, through five gallon aquariums may also be considered if a limited amount of free space is available.

Some fish require a lot of care, so they should be avoided initially. Neon tetras are hardy fish and other types of fish which are remain less than an inch long. Each fish should cost less than 10 dollars.

The “look” of the aquarium depends on the owner’s taste. For a natural look, use natural rocks, live plants, driftwood