Buying Fish

I used to the tropical fish shops and admire the residents - to frighten, to the "experts" what all the different species of fish were and what you must do to start ... it is nothing like little feeling of being an expert. Or worse still nonsense about a so-called experts!

You really need to take your time researching questions to ask before you shop. There are many shops aquarium with employees, know very little about fish, not on your decision solely on the advice ... and make sure that you take a look at the fish itself.

The following are some basic guidelines to consider when purchasing new fish:

• How does the big fish?

• There may be small, but they will eat all of them, if it for adults?

• Is it a territorial - or will be happier in a group?

• Is he dealing with the current fish in your tank?

• Is your tank on the right temperature?

• Are your water conditions correct?

• Can you provide the right food for them?

The things to ask and look for:

• Ask where the fish comes from, the answer is usually you get an idea of how much the staff actually know!

• Is the memory of a quarantine tank, if not wary - or ask where quarantine tank. Generally, this indicates that the fish are maintained ...

• Take a look at the aquarium plants, they are well run?

• Make sure they catch the fish you want, or even better catch it yourself!

Remember that the key to success is to keep your tank in balance satisfied, stress-free fish, so you will not be tried in purchasing an incompatible types jut because you think it is attractive - you will definitely regret .

Try not to make too many fish to your tank at once - and always check that the fish are healthy before they buy. Sometimes it may be difficult to be patient, especially if the dealer has a kind of fish that you really want, but take your time!