I wanted to talk a little about the fish that might look tempting in the store, but should probably be avoided by beginning aquarists. All these fish have their good points, or fish stores would not stock them at all, but it is best to be a little more experience before these additions, or setting up a new tank for them.
If I start with goldfish, you're going to say: "What? Goldfish are difficult? Since when?" Well, they certainly can be if you try to bring in a tropical aquarium with other fish. First of all, goldfish like colder water than other tropical freshwater fish, and try to compromise on a temperature will fish both groups unhappy. Secondly, goldfish are DIRTY - they add too much ammonia and other waste water for a delicate biological filtration setup deal, and will require you to do much more tank inspection and maintenance if you do not want a disaster your hands. In short, get them their own tank and you're ready to go.
Mollies are sweethearts, and very social, but they tend to do well in water that is a little more broke (that is, salt) than any other tropical fish like. Like the goldfish, they will be happier in a reservoir that was created specifically for their needs. The creation of a brackish water tank is a very interesting process for the dedicated hobbyist, but again, not the best first stop for beginners.
A discus is a beautiful fish, but they can be very expensive, which means that every newbie's mistakes that you make in water management, maintenance or overcrowding will be very expensive for you. I recommend the cheap place Angelfish, which are similar in shape and a little hardier.
Birchirs are nice, but you must remember that they each eat smaller fish they can catch up. Unfortunately, a birchir can grow fairly quickly, and fish that were not "minor" when he might soon agree in danger. These boys are also known for jumping from the tank.
The plecostomus is a lovable and hardy bottom feeder, but they also grow faster, and they will outgrow the standard 40 - or 55-gallon tank long before you're ready to start a larger one. Bala sharks and also Hatchet Fish can grow to 10-12 centimeters long before you know it. With all the fish it is important to learn the maximum size will grow and the rate of growth, before you set your money.
If I start with goldfish, you're going to say: "What? Goldfish are difficult? Since when?" Well, they certainly can be if you try to bring in a tropical aquarium with other fish. First of all, goldfish like colder water than other tropical freshwater fish, and try to compromise on a temperature will fish both groups unhappy. Secondly, goldfish are DIRTY - they add too much ammonia and other waste water for a delicate biological filtration setup deal, and will require you to do much more tank inspection and maintenance if you do not want a disaster your hands. In short, get them their own tank and you're ready to go.
Mollies are sweethearts, and very social, but they tend to do well in water that is a little more broke (that is, salt) than any other tropical fish like. Like the goldfish, they will be happier in a reservoir that was created specifically for their needs. The creation of a brackish water tank is a very interesting process for the dedicated hobbyist, but again, not the best first stop for beginners.
A discus is a beautiful fish, but they can be very expensive, which means that every newbie's mistakes that you make in water management, maintenance or overcrowding will be very expensive for you. I recommend the cheap place Angelfish, which are similar in shape and a little hardier.
Birchirs are nice, but you must remember that they each eat smaller fish they can catch up. Unfortunately, a birchir can grow fairly quickly, and fish that were not "minor" when he might soon agree in danger. These boys are also known for jumping from the tank.
The plecostomus is a lovable and hardy bottom feeder, but they also grow faster, and they will outgrow the standard 40 - or 55-gallon tank long before you're ready to start a larger one. Bala sharks and also Hatchet Fish can grow to 10-12 centimeters long before you know it. With all the fish it is important to learn the maximum size will grow and the rate of growth, before you set your money.
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