The fish tank is of course a vital component to any fish keeping aquarium setup. Where fish live, that place is called the fish tank. There are many other ways to keep fishes. But tanks are the best place for a fish to live. Some people prefer keeping fishes in bowls whereas some of them use or need extravagant tanks for keeping them. It all depends on what you are looking for and how much you are ready to spend. It’s very important to know which one you can afford to buy and the amount you are ready to spend on these aquariums.
You should keep in mind not only the current budget but also the future changes to maintain the aquarium.
It’s on the aquarium you choose. If you choose an expensive aquarium it’s obvious that it will require more money for its maintenance. If the aquarium is cheap it may require less maintenance and there won’t be any need for more money for maintenance. Many people choose to buy bigger tanks but the fact is that smaller tanks are more beautiful and fulfilling than the larger tanks. After all it all depends on what the fish tank’s owner really prefers.
When you setting up a new aquarium the first thing you keep in mind is the type of fishes you want. This can be confusing at times as there are many different types of fishes. There are different species and they require different levels of care and different condition’s. When stocking a tank this should be taken into consideration. At first everything feels overwhelming. Don’t be put off by anything. Everything will get fine with time. Fishkeeping is one of the coolest things to do. It’s a very nice experience which all should experience at least once. You will enjoy Fish keeping that is for sure.fish tank filter pump
The things required for setting up a tank are Fish tank, Fish tank hood and lighting, Filter, Heater Thermometer, Substrate (sand or gravel), Water conditioner (to remove harmful chemicals from tap water), Test kit (to test for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and pH), Plants (live or silk/plastic although this is optional), Polystyrene to cushion the base of the tank (depending on the sort of tank), Fish Tanks Stand (one with a built in storage area is useful for storing fish tank equipment, food, external filter etc), Net Fish food2 buckets – one of clean water and one for dirty water, Gravel vacuum. Decorations (for fish to hide), Fish Tank background (optional).
Once you have all the necessary things you can move towards positioning and setting of the tank. It is important to consider whether you have room for it, whether the floor can support its weight, and whether you can afford to keep an aquarium of that size going. The larger the fish tank, the more expensive the filtration and other equipment, and the more electricity they will consume each month. You are very anxious once you have acquired all the necessary equipments. Here you should keep in mind that if you once place the aquarium it’s not easy to move it. There should be flat surface where there is a power outlet and the plugs should be easily accessible. Check the level of the fish tank which can be done with the use of a spirit level. If the aquarium is uneven it can lead to a leakage. Avoid direct sunlight to the tank. Avoid placing it besides a heater and a draughty door.