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From Latin where it comes from, aquarium is a
compound word made of "aqua" (which means water)
and "rium" (meaning building). Basically, the
literal meaning of aquarium is "water building".
As such, freshwater aquarium is a water building
designed to house fresh water fish. Finally,
freshwater aquarium information is everything
there is to know about keeping freshwater fish -
your fish pets, your aquarium and its related
equipments for operations and maintenance and
more.

For the new fish-keeping hobbyists who want to
start a freshwater aquarium, these are some of
the general guidelines on what to remember, what
to prepare and what to expect.

You will have to discover some of the details
later after you finally put everything in place
and having your freshwater aquarium already up
and running.

First Reminders

Before buying your aquarium, the first order of
the day is to consider your fish and their
required future care and maintenance. Next would
be on the side of economics.

Buy your aquarium and accessories at your
favorite local store. Whatever you gain in mail
order buys is usually wiped out by huge shipping
and insurance costs.

Aquarium Tanks

Buy the biggest tank your budget will allow. Your
pets will have better oxygen absorption. Small
aquariums loses heat fast if the heater fails,
and the water quality goes down just as fast if
the filter falters.

10 gallons is the smallest you should settle for
your tank, if you want to ensure a stable
environment for your pets. be careful that your
small fish tank doesn't have too many fish in it.
You will have a hard time putting your plants in
a small tank.

Go for tanks that are short in height and long in
body. The bigger surface area is good for air
exchange and there is more swimming space for
your aquatic wards.

Unless they have already come up with
scratch-proof acrylic tanks, stick to glass, even
if they are definitely heavier than the acrylic
models.

Aquarium Shape

Odd-shaped tanks look striking, but it falls
short on the air exchange department. If it is
tall and thin, the surface area cannot sustain
the needed air exchange.

Putting in the lights, the hood and other
accessories can be a pain, too. Cleaning
odd-shaped aquarium tanks is definitely a chore.

Fish Capacity

This is the maximum number of fish that can fit
in your tank. (Don't forget that fish will grow.)
Buy enough number of fish in relation to their
final adult size and the size of the tank.

Tank Lids

It is a toss-up between plastic and glass covers.
Glass is easier to clean, covers tighter, and
lets more light get in.

Plastic covers costs less, weigh less and do not
break easily. Either one does not make much
difference except what you think of it. Lights

Usually, lights are packaged with the lid. But
you have the choice to buy lights separately.
They can be incandescent, halogen, fluorescent,
mercury vapor and metal halide.

Some lights cost a lot less money are are cooler
if that is what you need.

Filtration

The filtration system is one critical piece of
aquarium equipment. There are a number of models
and styles available in the market.

The biowheeel type had been proven reliable in
its filtration capability. Be aware, however,
that the size of the filter should match the size
of the tank.

The gauge for the right filter would be its
filter rate. A good one should manage to filter a
tank at least four times in an hour. (A 20-gallon
tank should have a filter with at least 80
gallons of flow rate per hour.Get a filter whose
rating is higher whenever you are using a filter
that is borderline good for your tank.

Heater

Most aquarium heaters usually come as
hang-on-the-tank or submersible types. They may
have a numerical setting or a simple up and down
slider.

The submersible with a numerical setting is
better, even if it costs more. Regarding the
size, the wattage to use is 5 watts/gallon (for
smaller tanks) and 3 watts/gallon (for bigger
tanks).

Thermometer

The best ones are those liquid crystal stick-on
types. They are inexpensive, easy to read and
generally accurate enough.

Substrate

This would generally be small and smooth dark
gravel. You should have one pound of rock or
gravel to every one pound of water or somewhere
in that comparison.

Nets

Get a medium-sized, good-quality net. Get a pair.
It is easier to catch fish using two nets.

Water Conditioner

For safety, have the aquarium water aged or
de-chlorinated before putting in the fish. Choose
a product that will take car of the chlorine,
ammonia and heavy metals.

Test Kits

The testing of water is crucial in a newly set-up
tank. For newcomers, it is wise to be always
ready with Ammonia, Nitrite and pH kits. Veteran
aquarium owners and hobbyists will have all of
the equipment needed to perform the duty with the
aquarium and some like to purchase kits to speed
things up while shopping.

Siphon

The siphon tool is needed to vacuum the gravel
and also used in doing water changes. The better
model is the type that uses the tap run models
(they use water pressure from the tap to run the
siphon).

Algae Scrubber

A medium-sized algae pad is an important tool for
maintenance. (Algae will eventually grow in your
tank.) Get a pad now and be prepared ahead of
time.

Last Words

Generally, the most important factor in
successful fish keeping is the stability of the
environment. In considering all of the enumerated
freshwater aquarium information above, keep in
mind the stability of the environment. This will
allow your fish to thrive and be happy in the new
home and you to be happy- in your old home!

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