Fish and Aquarium

Bring
the beauty and splendor of tropical or freshwater fish into your home
or office with an indoor aquarium or fishtank. Follow these guidelines
when setting up your tank it will bring you years of enjoyment.

Plan your aquarium

Visit to your local pet store or specialist fish breeder to help you
decide on the type of fish you’d like to have in your new aquarium fish
tank. The staff at the store will be able to advise on the right size
tank for the space available and supply all the necessary equipment and
accessories.

However, don’t buy any fish, yet! You’ll need to establish your tank before you introduce any fish into it.

The first step is to thoroughly clean the tank on the inside and
outside. Don’t skip this important step just because the glass of the
aquarium looks clean. Use a mild detergent in warm water to scrub out
the tank. Rinse out the tank thoroughly to completely remove all traces
of detergent and debris. Flush out the cleaned tank several times with
fresh water.

Clean all equipment that will be used in your new aquarium fish tank
and rinse thoroughly. Even a tiny amount of leftover detergent can kill
your fish so do not skimp on the rinsing process. Gravel should be
rinsed under running water until the water runs clear. Plants can be
stored in a clean bucket of water while you set up your fish tank.

Even a small aquarium fish tank will be very heavy so your new tank
will require a sturdy stand. Many aquarium stands are available in
different designs although a small fish tank might sit on a kitchen
counter or bookcase. Use a layer of polystyrene tiles between the tank
and the stand to even out any bumps.

Full details on setting up your goldfish aquarium fish tank are available from www.goldfishsite.com