Fish for Beginners

While requiring a good level of commitment and maintenance, freshwater aquariums, a big hobby for potential pet owners. While fish care can be very detailed and complex, there are some useful tips for beginners, to the maximum benefit from an aquarium, preserving the health and longevity of the fish.

There are two basic types of freshwater aquariums: Community tanks tanks and species.

Species tanks contain a type of species and is often used for a species that requires special conditions tank. This type of tank is not recommended for beginners.

The other type, community tanks, it is recommended for beginners because there are several species of fish, live together peacefully in an environment. This is not just a better situation for viewing several species of fish, but in general, the tank is easier to take care of, because all of the fish should require similar, "typical" tank conditions.

The selection of compatible fish for your community freshwater tank is of crucial importance for the promotion of health and general well-being of your fish. For beginners, there are many types to choose from, and a good general rule is the mixing of three basic types of fish - topwater, midwater and bottom. By choosing fish from each of these types, you are again, which of course.

Topwater fish:

Topwater fish spend most of their time in the upper levels of the tank. A few easy to maintain species that are good for beginners are: Guppy, Black Molly, Zebra Danio and Siamese fighting fish (only one male per tank).

Midwater fish:

Midwater fish spend most of their time in the middle levels of the tanks, and most of these fish are best suited, in groups of at least 5 or 6 Some midwater fish, good for beginners: neon tetra, Angel Fish, Blue Fish and thread.

Bottom fish:

Bottom fish spend most of their time at the bottom of the tanks, which normally tank cleaner. They eat algae and can help your tank clean. A few bottom fish are good for beginners: Red-tailed Shark, Corydoras Catfish and Plecostomus.

In addition to mixing of the three basic types, there are some other general useful tips. Schooling fish, for example, should be kept in groups of at least 5 or 6, and aggressive fish should be avoided for beginners. Fish with special water condition is necessary to be avoided by beginners or those who are community tanks.

A little should be examined before they become a pet shop. It is important to know which species are compatible with your aquarium.