| So what aquarium is best for you. If you've | | | | saltwater group and are all peaceful fish |
| been to the aquatics or have even seen some | | | | that can be kept together. The other 6 may be |
| aquarium fish in your local pet shop then you | | | | split into ones or twos. This would then mean |
| may be interested in setting up an aquarium. | | | | that the group of four could suit you best. |
| The problem is most people don't know where | | | | |
| to start and they don't know what type of | | | | Another way to help select is look at the |
| aquarium they should get. | | | | level of how difficult each group of fish |
| | | | are. If you are decided on spending a couple |
| When I talk about type of aquarium, I am | | | | of hours per week on your new hobby then you |
| meaning the type of fish you would get e.g. | | | | can try something a little harder but if you |
| saltwater or freshwater. There is not just | | | | don't have much spare time you may be better |
| two choices though. You need to decide | | | | trying to keep an easier type of aquarium. |
| whether you want coldwater or tropical and | | | | |
| then from which part of the world. | | | | You could look at the size of tank you can |
| | | | afford and fit in your home. This will help |
| There are some great ways to help you decide | | | | because unless you can accommodate a large |
| and here are a few tips to get you started. | | | | aquarium some types of fish will be suitable |
| | | | because they grow large. If you can only |
| Select the top ten species of fish you would | | | | accommodate a small aquarium it may suit you |
| like to keep without taking into account | | | | more to go for small tropical freshwater fish |
| whether they are suited to live together. | | | | like neon's and other tetras. |
| Then sort them out into there groups and | | | | |
| research which group that fish would go in. | | | | Please think about the advice I've told you. |
| | | | You could also research some aquarium |
| After you have you groups you may then see | | | | bio-types you like by looking at books and |
| that 4 out of the ten are in the tropical | | | | asking aquatic staff on your next visit. |