Making sure that the fish you put in your aquarium are compatible is a very important step when setting up your fish tank. There are many things to take into consideration when you are going through the fish selection process.
Temperament and size are only two of the things you should check for when you are selecting the fish for your aquarium. In this article we will cover some of the factors you will need to consider.
The first thing you need to consider, is what type of aquarium do I want? Do you want to have a saltwater aquarium? A freshwater aquarium? A marine aquarium? Once you pick one of these it should narrow down your search for the right type of fish.
I have found various sites have a very large cross section of fish. It is not generally a good idea to go for specialized retailers (such as sites that sell only saltwater fish, or just Betta Fish) for purchasing fish, as they generally charge more than websites with a broader selection.
After you settle the type of aquarium you are going to be housing these fish in, you can start to narrow down your search. Now you have to take into account the size of your aquarium. Do you want just a few fish? Or do you want a whole community aquarium?
Places on the web will tell you the size and temperament of the types of fish you are looking to purchase. I can tell you from personal experience, community aquariums or fish that swim in schools provides a much more visually stimulating aquarium.
Another thing you need to consider when you are picking out fish for the aquarium, is the level of care you are willing to deal with. Some fish, especially tropical fish, are very tedious when it comes to care. In my experience, having more difficult to care for fish gives you a sense of accomplishment when you can make it work in your aquarium, but it can be quite a headache to get used to.
Owning fish is definitely as big of a responsibility (if not more so) as owning any other pet. Purchasing easier to care for fish is a great idea especially if you are new to the hobby, and once you get some more experience you can start to care for the more difficult fish.
You should also make sure that the fish you pick for your aquarium get along. When I was starting out I made the mistake of putting two very aggressive fish in the same tank, and it was not pretty. Compatibility charts are everywhere around the web and you can easily find out which fish are best suited to be housed together.
All in all, if you follow these guidelines into consideration when you are selecting fish for your aquarium, it can make the process both easy and rewarding.
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