How do you choose a freshwater tropical fish? Well, we have some tips that can really save you time and aggravation. I love articles that are in tip form, so feel free to read this article and print it out and take it with you to your favorite pet store. Without further ado, here are some fresh fish tips:
The size of the fish matters.
Most of the tropical fish that are available will not be fully grown. Some of the different types will stay the same size while other types will get much bigger. You want to make sure that your tank will be big enough for your fish, especially if they are the type that do get much bigger. If you are unsure about the type that would go best in your tank then you will want to talk to someone who has knowledge about the different kinds of freshwater tropical fish.
What will the tropical fish diet be?
Not all of the types will have the same diet. Some of the fish will eat live food, some will eat frozen food, some will eat flakes and some will eat anything. It is important to know the type of food that your fish eats because you have to be prepared to invest time each day to make sure they get accurate quantities of the various fish foods. If you are going to get more than one fish it is recommended that you get tropical fish that eat the same fish food.
How well will your fish get along with each other?
Believe it or not, each type of fish has their own distinct personality and some of them can be aggressive; many types have reputations as bullies. It is important that you get tropical fish that have mutually compatible personalities. This will stop them from getting into scraps with each other and wreaking havoc with your tank.
What will the tank's water temperature be set to?
Freshwater tropical fish don't all come from the same region. This means that for each different type of tropical fish the temperature in the tank will be different. Be sure you choose fish that will be comfortable in the same temperature range because you can only have one temperature in your tank.
As you can see, there is more than meets the eye when selecting your freshwater tropical fish. Tropical fish have many needs and not all tropical fish will play well together. Do some planning and research beforehand and you'll have happy, long-lived fish. Remember, don't buy fish as an impulse buy, you and your fish may regret it. For more information on freshwater tropical fish please take the time to pay us a visit. Thanks for reading and good luck.
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