| So many elements effect the raising of tropical fish. | | | | 5. No dead fish in the tank |
| Choosing the right ones and making the right | | | | Plants and Algae |
| decisions is crucial for success. Setting up an | | | | By many ignored, but a very important aspect for |
| aquarium, selecting the fish, plants and algae, feeding | | | | tropical fish is to have the right plants and algae in |
| the fish and breeding the fish are the major aspects | | | | the fish habitat. The ideal is to get rooted plants with |
| of this hobby. | | | | roots already in place. This way, fish are provided |
| Aquarium | | | | with plants straight away and their survival rate is |
| The aquarium elements depend on the fish one | | | | much higher. Ideally, tall plants are placed at the rear |
| intends to have. Many parts form an aquarium and | | | | corners of the aquarium and the smaller and shorter |
| they all need to be considered seriously before they | | | | ones at the front. |
| are selected: | | | | Several types of plants and algae exist, and choosing |
| Glass – Gravel – Hood – Heater | | | | will always depend on your likings and on the |
| – Thermometer – Bulbs – Filters | | | | character of the fish one intends to have. |
| – Cleaning Equipment – Nets – | | | | Feeding the fish |
| Water Test Kit – Small Container | | | | Feeding tropical fish is an art in itself. Many fish don't |
| Selecting the Fish | | | | die because of lack of food, but as a result of food |
| You can opt to have only one type of tropical fish. | | | | abundance. Giving the right amount of food is |
| Problems are limited if you choose to go that way. | | | | important as selecting the food. The market for |
| But with tropical fish, many believe, variety is an | | | | tropical fish food is quite large and there are foods |
| essential element in raising fish in an aquarium. | | | | for several types of fish. |
| One needs to be very careful when deciding which | | | | Breeding |
| fish to raise in one's own aquarium. It is obvious that | | | | There is only one way fish can breed in your |
| not all fish get along with each other well, and | | | | aquarium, that is, giving them the right environment |
| selecting the right fish is a crucial decision one needs | | | | to do so. There isn't better proof that the aquarium |
| to make. Research on various tropical fish in respect | | | | is in good shape than having fish breed in it. You can |
| of habits and behaviour is a must before hurrying to | | | | see when one has done a good job by the results |
| the store. | | | | the fish themselves will give to the owner. |
| Buying the fish | | | | There are so many tropical fish that one can never |
| Once at the store, there are many things to look for. | | | | feel completely fulfilled as there is always some |
| Here is a list of guidelines: | | | | species one would like to have as part of his/her |
| 1. Don't buy fish which reside in dirty tanks | | | | collection. The other items that form part pf having |
| 2. Watch out for white spots and eaten fins | | | | tropical fish, like the aquarium itself, the plants |
| 3. Fish eyes should be clear | | | | involved, and the various accessories, make this |
| 4. Movement should be linear with their fins in an | | | | hobby a vast and interesting one without ever |
| upright position | | | | getting bored. |