The following is a short list of things to look before buying tropical fish tanks. Go through this list can save you a lot of money or effort (or both). So, can directly into:
1. What is the fish you want to keep?
In absolute terms, most important decision before you consider something else. This affects the size and shape of the tank type of equipment you need.
2. Compatibility and care of these fish
It is very important to research the fish you want to keep correctly. The best way would be to buy a good book on tropical fish. The size of adult fish would determine the size of the tank and habits and care to tell you what equipment you need and how to set up the aquarium.
This will also give you the opportunity to see if the fish would be compatible. If care or the requirements are too different, or their temperament is wrong, you should not keep them together.
3. Determine space
How much space do you have in your home? What bigger the tank, you can customize? Determine where you want the fish tank and see how much space is there. Include the space between the wall and the tank cord, tubes, etc. ..
4. Determine your budget
How much money can you spend? Remember that money to buy a tropical fish tank and all necessary equipment, fish, plants, decorations, etc. If this is your first aquarium, keep in mind that this is a happening Meanwhile you can decide not to prosecute.
5. Select equipment
Go to a local supplier, and discuss what is needed for the installation you need (which is based in part on the fish you want to keep). Get Prices for all that you need (including the aquarium) - preferably more than one supplier, so you can find comparisons.
6. Evaluate your budget against the constraints of space
How does your budget compare the cost to the previous step? Can you get a tank large enough for the fish you want to keep, which still fit into the space? If the configuration is too expensive, or space for small, watch your fish selection again. Are there any fish that is causing a problem? If you can remove one type of fish to adapt the rest in the space you have, how badly do you have your heart as fish? Make sure all the fish you chose are available in your area. See if there may be a different place, you can adjust the tank, or if you can increase the budget.
7. Purchase equipment
Once you have set your budget, space and selection of fish, you can go ahead and buy the equipment. Do not buy a fish yet!
8. Set your tank
Once you have all the equipment, you can start its implementation. If this is the first time you are doing this, expect to spend a few hours on this.
Once everything is set up, fill the tank of fish with water and let it rest for a few days to ensure that equipment is functioning properly and that nothing is leaking. This also dechlorinates water.
9. Select starter fish
Select a few fish from your original list that is rustic, small and inexpensive. You do not want to select 1 "of fish for every gallon of water, but you can determine according to their current size - This is the only time you space required based on the size of the fish. The reason is that the fish will not increase significantly in 4-8 weeks as the tank is cycling.
10. Cycle of the tank
During this 4-8 week, you must be especially diligent and patient. Make sure you're not overeating and you do regular water changes. For this period, not to add more fish!
11. Keeping the tank
Feed and fish out all day, Check the filter regularly, change 10-15% of your water per week (and scrub for algae at the same time). Check all your other appliances, pipes, fittings, lights, etc. at least once a month. And most importantly, enjoy your tropical aquarium!
Now that you have a good idea of what to look for before you start, I hope you have a tank that can live with and enjoy for a long time.
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