How to have a home aquarium

A home aquarium is an excellent hobby. Apart from being an exciting hobby, which can help a hobbyist pass hours, it also has medical significance. Studies have shown that people who keep aquariums in their homes can better control and lower their blood pressure. Watching the fish frolic in the water tank relieves tension. The reason is simple, as your mind is distracted from everyday tasks and you can immerse yourself watching the fish frolic.

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The basic ingredient of an aquarium is a container to house the fish. The simplest form is the large glass bowl, so common in living rooms and paintings. This is also called a fish tank. It is a large glass bowl open at the top, which is populated by a smaller variety of fish. For a novice, this is a great introduction to the hobby. All you need is water, a glass container, and fish. These can be purchased at the local fishmonger.

Fish tanks are available in various shapes and sizes. A small bowl will be ideal if you only want one pet for your child. The ½ gallon tank is usually the smallest tank available at pet stores. I will recommend these 5 types of fish for your fish tank. They are Betta Fish, Endler Guppies, Sparkling Gourami, Ember Tetras, Zebra Danios. The common guideline is that every inch of a fish will need a gallon of water. You can also get 1.5 or 2 gallon containers.

Advanced Aquarium

In case a hobbyist wants to go for an advanced aquarium, they will have to decide on the budget and the type of fish they want to keep. The most popular is the square or rectangular tank aquarium with glass walls open at the top. The size of the tank will depend on the number and type of fish that will be housed. The tank will require temperature control and lighting to give it an aesthetic appearance. A hobbyist will have to decide if he wants to keep saltwater or freshwater fish. Both types of fish cannot be kept together. Freshwater fish are native to rivers and ponds, while saltwater fish reside in the ocean.

For the saltwater aquarium, it will be necessary to maintain the quality of the Ph of the water and the saline content. Freshwater fish will also require that the water be kept pure. Aquariums can be placed in the living room or bedroom and will add to the look of the room.

An aquarium can also grow plants with very few fish. These are plant aquariums and are similar in shape to normal fish aquariums.

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In general, most people will prefer freshwater fish because they are easier to maintain. There is a wide variety of freshwater fish available from your local dealer. Normally it will display the fish in a large container and you will be able to view them and make your selection. The fish also come in bright colors and will brighten up your room and aquarium. My suggestion is to go for the smaller fish as they are easier to grow than the larger fish.

The ideal tank would normally be a 20 gallon tank size and warm water with a pH between 7.0 and 7.8. Among fish, Mollies will require a diet of plant and animal foods. They are life carriers, which means they give birth to their young live and do not lay eggs. Mollies are very easy to care for and breed very easily. You can also opt for the Neon Tetra or the Sunburst platy. The list is endless and you will really have a tough choice when making a dealer selection.

Maintaining an aquarium requires constant attendance and you will need to care for the aquarium very frequently, perhaps 2-3 times a day. Cost wise it is not much and it is extremely affordable, but the pleasure of having an aquarium in your bedroom or living room is something you would enjoy.