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Freshwater fish are claimed to be the easiest fish to care for compared to saltwater species because they are generally hardier fish. A basic freshwaterfish tank set up will is needed . You will need a fish tank, some rocks or sand or gravel to line bottom of the tank. You will also require a filter, and some lighting. When picking fish, it is of the utmost importance to make sure the fish get on together . Not only do they need to be compatible for water temperature and P.H. , but they need to have eat the same types of food . Try to keep the fish a similar average size. A well know saying is that if a fish is small enough to fit in anothers mouth, that is usually where it ends up. Sodo notbediscouragedif this occurs.Even fish that have been collectively intoduced for a period of time have been known to go missingon sometimes. It is a good practice when fish keeping to keep a diary of effents so you know  exactly that has happened in your fish tank. 

Freshwater fish should be fed twice daily. Feed only a small amount that they can eat within the first two to five minutes. Feeding to much is a quite often made mistake among novice fish keepers. Any excess food should be lifted from the tank with a net if conceivable, as it will become debris and quickly dirty the tank. Your freshwater aquarium water should be kept regulated and tested weekly . Any discrepancies in P.H. and water temperature should be corrected without delay in order to reduce stress caused to the fish. Stress is very important because it causes illness in fish. It is important to monitor the activity and overall well being of the fish in an aquarium. The signs of stress will be fairly obvious. Slow moving or lethargic looking fish will require a stress coat that can be brought from an aquatic centeror on line . Try to avoid overcrowding the tank. This should help to minimise the amount of stress caused to the fish.

A third of the water should be changed in the aquarium on a regular basis , because changing this level of water will cause the least amount of disturbance to the fish and other inhabitants. This will need to be done every two to three weeks . Use either a bucket or a siphon to remove the water from the tank . Make sure you take out any loose or floating debris at this time. When replacing the new water to the aquarium, make sure that it is within approximately two degrees of the tank water. The sides of the aquarium should be scrubbed on a regular basis to remove an algae build up. Again be careful not to disturb the fish. Wash your hands very well before and after handling the aquarium. Lastly , adhere to the manufacturer’s recommendation on filters and change them accordingly . Filters collect any fish waste or left over food. They can’t work correctly unless they are clean.

How to Keep Fish when setting up an aquarium It is recommended to choose hardy fish for a new tank. These fish ideal for aquariums, they can with stand higher nitrite levels that may well be present in a new aquarium. Select freshwater aquarium fish such as danios, barbs, gouramis, and live bearers. Don’t add more than three to four small fish per week. The time need to acclimatise is different for every type of fish , so check with your retail merchant before adding any additional fish to your freshwater tank .

Maintaining a Freshwater Aquarium Acrylic Tank

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