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FIRST AQUARIUM

Starting a new aquarium is not the simplest thing to do. There is a lot more to it than going out and buying an aquarium, various decorations, a heater, a filter and some fish. It takes some studying and planning ahead. You should think about the types of fish you wish to keep and what size of a tank they will need. A little research and some careful planning can eliminate a lot of heartache and stress down the road. Getting it all set up and going isn't something that can be done in one day. It takes several weeks to get the water cultured properly and a healthy biological filter established. During the first few weeks new aquarist get frustrated when they buy the fish they want only to have them die a week later. Doing some research on something called "new tank syndrome" and selecting a few hardy fish to start with can help to avoid all this.

FISH DESEASES: Keeping your fish healthy can be a task at times so this is a small section with some tips and ideas for keeping aquarium fish from getting sick. There are several reasons why a fish may get sick so by understanding these reasons and knowing how to prevent them, all aquarium fish can be healthy in any aquarium.
Preventing fish diseases is always better than trying to cure a fish disease. Keeping the water chemistry right and keeping the water clean will help to prevent diseases from breaking out. When the water is poor the fish become stressed and this makes them more susceptible to diseases. Remove dead fish right away to help keep water conditions optimal.When fish do get sick the sick fish should be treated right away and in a separate tank when possible. Study up on the common fish diseases and learn what signs to watch for. By knowing what signs to look for it will be possible to catch diseases early and increase the chance of curing the sick fish. Keep treatments on hand for the most common fish illnesses so that treatment can be given right away.

BREEDING FISH:On of the most fascinating parts of the aquarium hobby is breeding fish. It is always fun to pair up a male and a female fish then get the conditions in the aquarium just right so that they will have the desire to spawn. Take labyrinth fish for example. Breeding season for them in the summer so an aquarist must make the aquarium feel like it is summer for them to spawn in the tank.

Aquarium fish can be divided into two main groups when looking at how they breed. One group is the livebearers. These fish carry their eggs around inside them after spawning until the young have developed enough that they can swim on their own. Then they give birth to the fry. The other group is called egg layers. These aquarium fish release the eggs into the water when spawning and the male fertilizes them when they are released. These fish have many different ways of caring for the eggs after they have been released.

FISH TYPES:In a fresh water aquarium there are thousands of different species of fish available to the aquarist. The various types of fish found in the hobby today come from all over the world. These fish all have there own preferences for environment and social behaviour. I have divided up the species of fish into three categories. These categories are, Community Fish, Semi-Aggressive Fish and Non-Community Fish. It is generally a good idea to plan out what fish you would like to keep in your aquarium. Doing research first is always a good start. You would not want to set up a community tank a find out that one of the fish you bought for in the tank is territorial and very aggressive. Plan ahead and figure out which fish types will mix well. Doing a little research and planning will save you money and hassle down the road.