10 Gallon Fish Tanks Provide Experience Required For Larger Aquariums

A 10 gallon fish tank is a great choice for a
beginner that has never owned a fish or an
aquarium before. However one must note that only
certain types of fish are appropriate for these
types of tanks. If you choose fish that are too
large for the tank they can get sick and die.
When filling the tank you must also remember
that this tank is very small and you should
leave adequate water in there but also some room
so the tank will not overflow.

If you should choose to put other fish in there
you will need to have one inch of fish per
gallon of water you put in which is based on the
full grown length that the fish will be.
Traditional gold fish are great for this type of
tank but can grow to be ten inches long. The
head-and-light-tail tetras are smaller fish that
would be great for this type of tank as well.

Talking to anyone in pet or aquatic store to
find out what other fish can go in the 10 gallon
fish tank is a great idea if you are unfamiliar
with any species of fish. They will also be able
to help you with what type of items you can buy
to put in the tank. There are many small fish
that would be great for this sized tank and
since it is so small you can use this tank as
even a desk top aquarium.

The tank will need to be cleaned more frequently
than any other size tank since it is smaller. A
filter will need to be purchased to make sure
your fish have clean water. It is just like
humans having filters for their tap water. This
will keep your fish clean and healthy. You will
still need to replace clean water as soon as the
need arises, if the water starts to look cloudy.

You will also want to make sure your 10 gallon
fish tank has a hood and a heater in it. The
hood is used to house the light bulbs or the
heat for the fish so they can swim comfortably
in warm water. The hood will also help keep the
water in. Certain fish will adapt to warm water
better so it is best to check with an expert
when choosing fish as mentioned before. You may
also wish to put decorations such as false
plants inside the fish tank. This will help your
fish feel as though they are home in the ocean
again. This smaller tank is easier to design and
can be placed in smaller spots so that is why it
is the best beginner's tank.

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A 10 gallon fish tank is easily setup and very
easy to maintain. If you are new to the hobby
you can read more information at
http://www.10gallonfishtank.com

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