| How to | | | | enough? Does the stand attach to walls, or solid |
| Coldwater fish are starter fish to consider, since | | | | surfaces to add additional security? |
| coldwater fish are easier than other fish to keep. | | | | How do I choose lights? |
| Coldwater fish are resilient and can adapt better | | | | First, realize that plants feed from light. The |
| than other fish to waters. Still, cold water fish like | | | | downside is that lights will produce higher levels of |
| any other breathing creature demands oxygen. If | | | | photosynthetic organisms (Algae), which require |
| the water is dirty, the oxygen supply will diminish. | | | | more attention from you. As well, brilliant lights will |
| Since, fish produce natural wastes, which include | | | | produce higher volumes of heat. Therefore, when |
| ammonia build up, the waters will pollute easy. The | | | | deciding how to choose lights, think fish, plants, |
| oxygen is reduced when ammonia build up occurs. | | | | and algae. Some types of fish detest brilliant lights. |
| With this in mind, you want to add filtration | | | | Still, we need to think about plants, therefore |
| systems and plants to your take. Plants produce | | | | when choosing lights check out the fluorescent |
| oxygen, and help to remove waste. Filters will | | | | light category. The lights will provide adequate |
| perform the same actions, yet through synthetic | | | | volumes of intensity for plants, as well as a |
| methods. Therefore, you should add filters, gravel, | | | | leveled amount of heat for fish. |
| and plants to your aquarium before adding your | | | | What is a hood and why do I need one? |
| fish. Plants work as a nitrogen, which is a colorless | | | | A hood is the covering that prevents fish from |
| gas made up of non-metallic chemicals and its | | | | taking a leap onto your floor. As well, a hood will |
| elements produce odorless and colorless gases | | | | keep out dirt particles, annoying critters, curious |
| that are unmoving. In addition, you want to | | | | critters, and so on. Hoods will also provide shelter |
| consider stands, lights, hood, and thermometers | | | | for your lights. You should purchase a proper |
| when purchasing aquariums. As well, the size of | | | | fitting hood for your aquarium to get the most |
| your tank is important. | | | | protection. |
| How do I choose the right fish aquarium? | | | | How do I choose the right thermometer? |
| Aquarium size is based on measurements of | | | | A thermometer is an instrument, which is used to |
| volume, or units of volume that is equivalent to | | | | measure temperature. Some thermometers have |
| one cubic decimeter, 1.056 liquid one eighth of a | | | | graduated glass tubes, and bulbs, which contain |
| peck. (Quart) The lowest liter capacity | | | | mercury and/or alcohol. The bulbs or tubes will |
| recommended is 45, while the best size is above | | | | start to rise when the temperature in a room |
| 130 in liter measures. The recommended tanks | | | | begins to increase or decrease. The market has a |
| are the long, wide, and large tanks. The tanks are | | | | wide selection of thermometers available; |
| easy to maintain, as well, you can add a variety | | | | therefore, it is recommended that you ask your |
| of fish without overstepping your boundaries. | | | | local pet shop for assistance. Most times, you can |
| How do I choose a stand? | | | | get away with the basic thermometer. |
| To choose a stand you will need to consider the | | | | In addition to tanks, hoods, lights, plants, etc, you |
| weight of your aquarium. Will the stand support | | | | want to purchase gravel, filters, heaters, and so |
| the aquariums weight, including the additive | | | | on. It depends on the type of fish you purchase, |
| weight? Will the stand provide the tank a leveled | | | | but you will need to purchase the proper food as |
| foundation? Is to stand sturdy? Is the stand wide | | | | well. |